Antique mens cotton socks lot of two, one brown pair by Baronet Chicago, Paramount Knitting Co. approx mens size 10. One white cotton 1900s pair 100% cotton made in the USA, approx size mens 8.

Provenance:The Family property of Sam R. Costello, a close associate of Al Capone, as seen in the infamous “Lawn Photo” at the far right depicting many notable members of the Chicago Outfit.

Please follow the link to view the family photos.
The first file is the detailed family history and provenance via PDF.

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Sam R. Costello's untimely death took place on February 10th, 1938 at the behest of Jim Emery and due to a dispute over territory. Al Capone's wish for a lasting "friendship" between the two, as seen in the 1931 baptism photo, was short-lived. This collection of cherished artifacts traces its origins through several generations of the Battaglia and Costello families, hailing from Termini Imerese and Caccamo in Sicily, Italy. The families immigrated from these neighboring towns to the Chicago / Chicago Heights area at the turn of the Century.

Excellent, nicely kept, original paper label on one.