George Washington’s 1789 inauguration suit coat is now on display at Mount Vernon.Our first President was intentional with his details: the domestically produced wool suit was meant to promote ...

George Washington's 1789 Inaugural Suit. Mount Vernon Chief Curator Adam Erby talked about the suit coat that George Washington wore in 1789 for his first inauguration.

Washington, George Description Physical Description This blue wool coat is part of a suit of regimentals made for George Washington in 1789. It has a buff wool rise-and-fall collar, buff cuffs and ...

From George Washington to now: ... He had a brown suit of American fabric made especially for his inauguration, and he wore this special president's suit whenever he met with people, she says.

George Washington’s 1789 inauguration suit coat is now on display at Mount Vernon. Our first President was intentional with ...