Suit - December 1948

Single-breasted, brown tweed suit.
Made by Stephen Brod, Kansas City.
Dated 12/20/1948
HSTR 3849
 
Tweed suit, HSTR 3849

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Letter from Truman to Stephen Brod.
Thank you letter from President Truman to Brod just after the 1948 election results. Truman mentions this single-breasted suit, which Brod offered to make in addition to a rain coat. The jacket has bound pockets instead of the patch pockets Truman requested.

Letter Courtesy of Harry S. Truman Library & Museum

 
Label inside jacket.
Detail of lining fabric and suit label.

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