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Re: (1) Mark Twain's tailor and (2) Mark Twain Circle of NY
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John Huffman <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 6 Dec 1998 11:52:32 -0600
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The white suit we have at the Mark Twain Birthplace Museum has the label
"Men's Store -- John Wanamaker -- Made to Order."  John Wanamaker was a
department store owner depicted in a Puck cartoon (1889) entitled "The
Marvel of Piety."   Hope that is some help.

John Huffman
Historic Site Administrator
Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site
Florida, Missouri

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