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At the request of Matthew Rock, Kaskel & Kaskel mailed a pair of braces to Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-20
George B. Cortelyou writes to Kaskel & Kaskel to order shirts, collars, and cuffs for President Roosevelt’s western trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-06
President Roosevelt tells Quartermaster General Aleshire that the clothes made for him by Charles E. Lightfoot, chief cutter under Aleshire, are very good quality. Roosevelt also mentions that Dr. Fred B. Gage has done a very good job tending to the horses in the White House stables, and hopes that he will not be sent away during Roosevelt’s term, unless it is to detail him to West Point.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-18
At the request of Matthew Rock, Kaskel & Kaskel sends Roosevelt a pair of Guyot braces.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-28
Kaskel & Kaskel notes that they have not made any shirts for President Roosevelt for several years and would appreciate an order.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-16
Colorized stereograph showing a tailor on a ship working at a sewing machine. The tailor is wearing a white uniform and is smoking a pipe. A second sailor in a white uniform is sitting in the background. Text on the reverse of the stereograph comments on the importance of tailoring work onboard any navy ship.
As printed on the reverse of the stereograph, “No one is in greater demand on board ship than the ship’s tailor, and he has his hands full all of the time. The repairing end of the business is the heaviest and the strict discipline on board ship makes neatness and cleanliness come next to obedience. Every sailor must keep his clothes in repair and is taught to use the needle and thread almost as soon as he starts in to be a sailor.”
The Roosevelt bears at the tailor’s. Number 8 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books. Postcard sent to Dr. Dinard.
1907-05-22
Commissioner Roosevelt encloses a note that John Wallace Riddle can give to Mr. Rock, Roosevelt’s tailor. He considers Rock to be very good, and so does Elliott Roosevelt, which is more to the point. Roosevelt enjoyed the “alligator-bagger” clippings, and he will send them on to his family.
1889-10-08
A prisoner labeled “McKane” sits on a bench labeled “Reserved for Bosses who Steal Elections” at Sing Sing prison. McKane is holding a large pair of scissors, a measuring tape, fabric and thread. He is looking back at the new arrival, Edward Murphy Jr., sitting in a chair labeled “U.S. Senator,” that is being lifted over the wall of the prison by a pair of hands labeled “Justice.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1894-04-04
Inside “Cleveland’s Clothing Establishment,” President Cleveland and Thomas F. Bayard are fitting a man labeled “Reform Democracy” with the “Thos. Jefferson Pattern,” while cabinet members Lucius Q. C. Lamar, William C. Whitney, Daniel Manning, [and] Augustus H. Garland measure, cut, and sew fabric labeled “Justice, Anti-Silver Swindle, New Navy, [and] Honest Administration, Interior Department” on the left side of the shop. A sign on the wall states “No Over-Charging nor Double-Dealing” and a poster shows the “Spring 1885 Styles.” Just outside the door is an old man reaching in to grab discarded rags labeled “Spoils System, Old Record, Fraud” and a shillelagh labeled “Rowdy Influence” to place in his cart labeled “G. O. Rep. Party. Highest Price Paid for Castoff Clo’s.” Caption: The new suit (on the Jeffersonian Pattern) doesn’t quite fit yet; but we hope he will grow up to it.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1885-04-15
Kaskel & Kaskel is returning the sample shooting stocking to President Roosevelt by mail today.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-17
Kaskel & Kaskel has received President Roosevelt’s order and will have it sent out by Saturday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-08
The sample stocking will be returned to President Roosevelt after it arrives from London. Kaskel & Kaskel did not order the President any stockings from London and regret that they were unable to locate exactly what the President desired.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-28
Kaskel & Kaskel is importing the wool hose from the manufacturers in England.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-12
Kaskel & Kaskel has received the President’s flannel shirts on which they will attach larger collars.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-07
Kaskel & Kaskel requests the sample socks that President Roosevelt would like duplicated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-04
Kaskel & Kaskel spared no effort in looking for President Roosevelt’s requested hose but failed to find the correct material. If Roosevelt can wait the firm will be able to check the London market next month.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-01
Kaskel & Kaskel have sent President Roosevelt several articles of clothing but were unable to exactly match the Roosevelt’s hose specifications.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-23
Kaskel & Kaskel will send President Roosevelt’s order in approximately 10 days.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-19
Kaskel & Kaskel has sent President Roosevelt several articles of sample clothing for his approval, including six pairs of heavy woolen hunting hose.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-17