In Reply to: Another from era posted by E-Stat on May 23, 2025 at 08:44:12:
Abraham Lincoln was wearing a Brooks Brothers "Frock Coat" when he was killed.
He had arrived at Ford's Theater in a Studebaker carriage.
Brooks Brothers, until not too many years ago, did sell tailored military uniforms, but these days they just sell "Military-Style" outerwear.
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Follow Ups
- Abraham Lincoln was wearing a Brooks Brothers "Frock Coat"... - saintjean 09:23:04 05/23/25 (5)
- Interesting bit of history - E-Stat 14:50:06 05/23/25 (4)
- here's some more history - beach cruiser 06:04:37 05/25/25 (1)
- Hmmm. - E-Stat 06:17:29 05/25/25 (0)
- JFK was also a member of the "Wearing Brooks Brothers at the End" Club... - saintjean 15:29:54 05/23/25 (1)
- Pop Quiz: What was the Umbrella Man wearing? nt - Geoffkait 03:41:15 05/24/25 (0)