Men's suit

ICHi-066637

Title: Men's suit Description: Men's suit; Suit black wide wale corduroy: a) Short boxy; notched collar with lapels; center front closure with black buttons. Hemline tapers to a center point, back and front. Set-in sleeves; black muslin lining; slightly stained; tan lining with dot pattern in sleeves. b) Trousers, suit cut, knee length; small front patch pocket. Self waistband. 1 1/2 wide, with belt loops and buttons. Center front button closure. Buttons labeled; Deutsche Mode and Solide Elegante; Worn by Carl Buss's father, Edgar Buss, when he immigrated from Germany. Date Depicted: circa 1920 Physical Format: jackets (garments); trousers; suits Copyright Notice: © 2021 Chicago Historical Society, all rights reserved. Credit Line: Chicago History Museum, ICHi-066637 Accession Number: 1991.270a-b Acquisition Source: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Buss Collection Type: Costume & Textiles Storage Location: Costume; 3257 Max Pixels - Width: 2704 Max Pixels - Height: 4064 Help improve this content