Step back into 1938–1940 with this extraordinary time-capsule from America’s premier military outfitter — The Horstmann Uniform Co. of Philadelphia (est. 1816).
This lot includes:

• Original 1938 full promotional brochure illustrating pre-WWII U.S. Army officer Evening Dress, Mess Jacket & Cape, Blue Dress uniforms, complete with the original wool elastique fabric swatches still attached (tagged #346 — incredibly rare survivors!)
• The original 1938 mailing envelope
• May 11, 1940 personal letter on Horstmann letterhead to the same Army captain, urging him to outfit his men — sent just months before the firm closed forever
• The original 1940 mailing envelope

Everything addressed to the same officer, preserved together for 85+ years. Exceptional condition, vivid illustrations, and actual cloth samples make this a museum-quality piece of late-Depression / pre-WWII U.S. Army history. Perfect for collectors of officer uniforms, military ephemera, or Horstmann memorabilia. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime set!