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n/d, 1930s-40s.
n/d, 1930s-40s.
Lord, I love that name!Big Man said:My great uncle, Briscoe Brown
GoldenEraFan said:
I noticed! I've been curious about it for years. It could quite possibly be a pre-1920's non-American suit. He lived in Argentina for a while in either the 1900's or 1910's after moving from Italy.Mario said:Remarkably narrow lapels for the time.
Illinois State Journal, 7-23-26, p. 2
DAVID CONWILL, CITY RESIDENT 42 YEARS, DIES – David Edward Conwill, 522 North Seventh street, a resident of Springfield for forty-two years, died at 12:10 o’clock yesterday afternoon at St. John’s hospital at the age of 68? Years. Mr. Conwill had been employed as a chief custodian of the courthouse for the last six months, and before that was night watchman at the courthouse. Prior to going into the employ of the county, he was telephone operator at police headquarters and at the time was an engineer on the Wabash railroad. He was a charter member of Navarre lodge No. 142 K. of P. Surviving him are his wife, Elizabeth Conwill; two sons, Rees J. and David N. Conwill; one daughter, Dorothy Ann Conwill; two brothers, William Conwill, Ft. Sheridan, and Thomas Conwill, who lives in Wales; six grandchildren and two nephews. The remains were removed to Bisch & Son funeral home and funeral services at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the residence 522 North Seventh street, Rev. Mr. Schulzke, officiating.
This is my grandpa Frank Hallack, sometime between 1942-1945. Love the suit he's in. He was a very mellow but great guy. I wish he was still around, I have so many questions I'd like to ask him.
Looks like a very affable fellow. Judging by the huge lapels, I'd say the photo is at least 1945.