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- Suit, 1948 -
- 1948
- Collections - Artifact
Suit, 1948
- Topps Astronaut Trading Card, "Astronauts in Flight Suits," 1963 - President John F. Kennedy's vision to explore the "new frontier" of space ignited the public's imagination. Pictorial souvenir cards like this helped generate excitement about the latest achievements in the space program. The U.S. astronauts and their accomplishments dominate the card fronts, while the backs show drawings that blend elements of science fiction and fantasy-requiring 3-D glasses to view.
- 1960-1962
- Collections - Artifact
Topps Astronaut Trading Card, "Astronauts in Flight Suits," 1963
President John F. Kennedy's vision to explore the "new frontier" of space ignited the public's imagination. Pictorial souvenir cards like this helped generate excitement about the latest achievements in the space program. The U.S. astronauts and their accomplishments dominate the card fronts, while the backs show drawings that blend elements of science fiction and fantasy-requiring 3-D glasses to view.
- Boy's Suit, 1977 - The leisure suit has become emblematic of the 1970s. Their popularity stemmed from diverse colorways, versatile mix-and-match jackets, shirts, and pants, and the comfortable, relaxed fit. They were considered fashionable across class, race, age, and gender lines; even President Gerald Ford was photographed wearing one in 1975. However, the look went out of style by the end of the decade.
- 1977
- Collections - Artifact
Boy's Suit, 1977
The leisure suit has become emblematic of the 1970s. Their popularity stemmed from diverse colorways, versatile mix-and-match jackets, shirts, and pants, and the comfortable, relaxed fit. They were considered fashionable across class, race, age, and gender lines; even President Gerald Ford was photographed wearing one in 1975. However, the look went out of style by the end of the decade.
- Receipt for Union Suits, Stephenson Underwear Mills, November 18, 1912 -
- November 18, 1912
- Collections - Artifact
Receipt for Union Suits, Stephenson Underwear Mills, November 18, 1912
- Suit, 1967-1970 -
- 1967-1970
- Collections - Artifact
Suit, 1967-1970
- Suit Hangers, 2003 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- 2003
- Collections - Artifact
Suit Hangers, 2003
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- Gym Suit, 1954 -
- 1954
- Collections - Artifact
Gym Suit, 1954
- Boy's Suit, 1820-1830 - Eton-style suits -- the short jacket and long, straight trousers shown in this example -- were common for young boys in the early 19th Century. This rare, and more expensive, silk version was owned by a member of a rural New York State family. Boys wore Eton suits for school or special occasions. Boys from poorer families likely wore just shirts and trousers.
- 1820-1830
- Collections - Artifact
Boy's Suit, 1820-1830
Eton-style suits -- the short jacket and long, straight trousers shown in this example -- were common for young boys in the early 19th Century. This rare, and more expensive, silk version was owned by a member of a rural New York State family. Boys wore Eton suits for school or special occasions. Boys from poorer families likely wore just shirts and trousers.
- Suit Hanger, 1918-1923 -
- 1918-1923
- Collections - Artifact
Suit Hanger, 1918-1923
- Men's Suit, circa 1800 -
- circa 1800
- Collections - Artifact
Men's Suit, circa 1800