Governor Proclaims 'Dress Right Week' | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Governor Proclaims 'Dress Right Week'

Governor Proclaims 'Dress Right Week' | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Governor Vernon W. Thomson (left) trying on a new suit, as four men representing four men's clothing stores, all located on the Capitol Square, are looking on. The salesmen's names and clothing stores are, left to right, E.W. Holmquist (Spoo and Son), Adolf Knocke (Karstens), Robert Schmitz (The Hub), and Jack Aycock (Olson and Veerhusen).  'Dress Right Week' was sponsored by the National Institute of Men's and Boy's Wear.
DESCRIPTION
Governor Vernon W. Thomson (left) trying on a new suit, as four men representing four men's clothing stores, all located on the Capitol Square, are looking on. The salesmen's names and clothing stores are, left to right, E.W. Holmquist (Spoo and Son), Adolf Knocke (Karstens), Robert Schmitz (The Hub), and Jack Aycock (Olson and Veerhusen). 'Dress Right Week' was sponsored by the National Institute of Men's and Boy's Wear.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:97332
Creation Date: 03 10 1958
Creator Name:Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 6442.6669
Original Dimensions:5 x 4 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on March 16, 1958.
SUBJECTS
Eyeglasses
Portraits, Group
Suits (Clothing)
Businessmen
Governors
Clothing trade
Display of merchandise
Marketing
Sales personnel
Stores, Retail
Men
Indoor photography

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