The Mount Vernon collections are all online. It is amazing to look through all of the memorabilia and possessions that remain from George and Martha's life. There are a few more suits that remain from George's life but this one was particularly interesting to me. The information listed under the Suit description reads, "This suit may be the one made of Hartford-manufactured wool worn by George Washington to his first inauguration as President of the United States on April 30, 1789." It is amazing to think that this may be the very suit that President Washington wore when he became president. Imagine President Obama or President Bush wearing this brown suit! It would be quite ridiculous. The standards of dress have drastically changed throughout the centuries. The description on the website also mentioned that this type of suit "would be considered dressy daytime apparel." This suit was made in Connecticut and he proudly wore it as a symbol of hope for American manufacturers. I love looking at this and imagining George walking around, writing letters, and talking to Martha. It really brings George to life and put's the whole situation into context.
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