I think he had seven (?) of them made, but I don't recall the source of 
that info. Paine?

MTP has receipts for all sort of expenses, so they may have that info, 
or you might find a reference in AMT1-3.

BTW, the MTP staff is "locked out" of their offices due to COVID 
restrictions, and are only allowed sporadic visits that have to be 
scheduled weeks in advance, so they may not have ready access to those 
receipts (if such exist).

I think Hartford and Hannibal each have one "white" suit coat (and 
Hartford also has a shirt or two) so there may be labels on the 
artifacts themselves that would reveal the answer.

I'm posting this info in case some of the Twain site staffs are without 
power or internet access at the moment, and I stand ready to be 
corrected by any staffers who have better info.

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------ Original Message ------
From: "Matthew Seybold" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: 2/17/2021 8:09:11 AM
Subject: Who made the white suit?

>This one has so far stumped me. Is there any record of which clothier(s)
>made Twain's white suits? I've seen several references to them as
>"custom-made," but so far no reference to whose custom. I know he had
>several for different seasons and occasions. Anybody know where I can find
>more detail?
>
>- MS
>
>--
>Matt Seybold
>Assistant Professor of American Literature & Mark Twain Studies
>Elmira College
>Editor, MarkTwainStudies.org
>MattSeybold.com
>