STAFF UNIFORM

Creator(s): Raleigh Haberdasher (Maker)

Currently in storage

About this object

.1 Jacket Black wool tail coat with six brass buttons at the front opening. Single notch collar, proper left bound front pocket.Vent at lower back of the center tail with two back pleats. Cuffs feature 2 smaller brass buttons at each wrist. Fully lined in a light cotton/synthetic twill, hidden interior welted pocket at proper right above maker’s label. .2 vest Man's waistcoat of dark blue and white striped satin-woven cotton. V-neckline, single notched, curved collar. Darts at each front side bisect four (functioning) slit-front pockets. Fastens at center-front with 4 silver metal buttons. Fully lined and backed by a light blue silk crepe. Fastens at center-back waist with a half self-belt. Maker’s label and wearer’s name in proper right front pocket. .3 pants Black wool pleated front men’s trousers lined in black cotton twill. Six black suspender buttons around the outer waistline. In-seam pockets at left and right hips. A thin black synthetic ribbon is adhesive set to each side leg. Back slash bound pockets.

Object name:

STAFF UNIFORM

Made from:

wool -- synthetic fabric --cotton --silk crepe -- brass

Date made:

mid 20th Century

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

2019.7.2.1-3

Signature marks:

LABEL RALEIGH HABERDASHER Washington [.1 jacket- Interior proper left side]

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973