Distribution of Some of the Death Clothes

[ReignetteC]

Thanks for a very stimulating post. As a tenured employee of Brooks Brothers, the iconic American clothier of presidents (including Mr. Lincoln), I am especially curious about the history of the "shirt bosom."

Very interesting post about a very interesting company. When I moved to the DC area, I was happy to live where there was a Brooks Brothers store; it was my first stop after laying in a supply of groceries!

--Jim

Jim,

When you're in NYC, check out the beautiful building on the corner of Broadway and Grand Streets (a Duane-Reade drugstore occupies the first floor). It was the Brooks Brothers store during the Civil War. Mary LIncoln stopped by in 1861.

- Reg