Abraham Lincoln's Office Suit

Victorian Late / Bustle · 1860s · American

A formal three-piece suit consisting of a long double-breasted frock coat, matching waistcoat, and trousers in dark wool broadcloth. The frock coat extends to mid-thigh length with a fitted waist and flared skirt typical of 1860s menswear. The coat features peaked lapels, two rows of buttons on the front closure, and appears to have functional button details at the cuffs. The high-cut waistcoat underneath creates the proper formal silhouette. The straight-leg trousers complete the ensemble. This represents the standard formal business attire for American gentlemen of the Civil War era, emphasizing respectability and professional status through its conservative cut and quality construction.