Grand Rapids Public Museum Collections : Artifact : Suit [1983.54.29]

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Clothing and Accessories
Men's Clothing ➔ Suit

Identifier:

1983.54.29

Description:

This gray suit is made of wool and consists of three pieces that include a morning coat, a vest, and trousers. The coat has black trim throughout and has a single buttons closure at the center front. It has notched lapels and false flap pockets on the front of the waist. There is a welt pocket on the proper left breast and three buttons on each sleeve cuff. This coat has a center vent on the back and is lined with black silk. There is an interior maker label from Mackenzie, Bostock, Monroe of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The vest has a notched lapel and four welt pockets on the front. There are five buttons down the center front and an interior maker label from Carr, Hutchins, Anderson Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This suit was worn by Theodore Bender.

Date:

circa 1920

Materials:

Wool, Silk

Current Location Status:

In Storage

Collection Tier:

Tier 2

Source:

Gift Of Mrs. Theodore Bender

Related Entities:

Marion Gavett Bender (donor)
Alternate names: Mrs. Theodore K. Bender
Marion Gavett Bender was born in 1905 to Blaine and Josephine Gavett. She was married to Theodore K. Bender and together they had two children, Charles II in 1929 and Virginia in 1932. She passed away in 1999 and is buried in Oakhill Cemetary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mackenzie, Bostock, Monroe Company (sold by)
Mackenzie, Bostock, Monroe Company was a retailer based on Monroe Ave in Grand Rapids. Early records show the company was in operation as early as 1912 and was registered in Grand Rapids until at least 1986. They were known for their quality clothing, neckties, menswear, hats, and furniture. The original President was C.W. Monroe, the Vice President was M.W. Mackenzie, and the Secretary and Treasurer was F. G. Bostak. Carr, Hutchins, Anderson Company (creator)
Alternate names: Carr-Hutchins-Anderson Company
Carr, Hutchins, Anderson Company was located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They sold men's and boy's clothing, furnishings, hats and caps.