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Clothing and Accessories
Men's Clothing ➔ Wedding Vest
Identifier:
119503Description:
This white vest is made of cotton and features floral embroidery throughout. There are two welt pockets on either side of the waist as well as a jet pocket on the proper left breast. It has seven buttons down the center front and an adjustable strap on the lower back. It was worn by Paul Ennis Church at his wedding in 1849 and his initials can be seen on the exterior of the vest.Date:
circa 1849Materials:
CottonCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Heirs Of Myra Robinson StudleyRelated Entities:
Heirs of Myra Robinson Studley (donor)"When Myra C. Robinson was born in 1861, in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States, her father, Capt. James D. Robinson, was 37 and her mother, Almera C Church, was 37. She married Wilber Andrew Studley on 17 August 1897, in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. She lived in Napa, Napa, California, United States in 1880. She died on 20 January 1950, in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States, at the age of 89." Sourced from Familysearch.com
Paul Ennis Church (used by)Dr. Church was a surgeon serving in the 9th and 12th Michigan Infantry Regiments. He enlisted with the 9th Infantry 11/22/1861 in Marshall Michigan and transferred to the 12th 10/10/1862. He resigned his commission on 7/22/1863.
