Tunic (.1) - three-quarter length; green and white with appliqued lions; two patch pockets at back; pullover style; open along sides and sleeves. Undertunic (.2) - red cotton flannel pullover; long sleeves; standing collar. Dickie (.3) - Silver lame' (tarnished) with red tie and pinwheel style pin with blue enamel and gold filigree (imitating chain mail). Socks (.4 A-B) - knitted cotton; A=lime green; B=white; green stocking is slightly smaller than white one. Shoes (.5 A-B) - pair of dark brown leather shoes; pointed tie; elastic inserts at sides and ankle; heel tab for pulling shoe onto foot.
costumes (character dress)
appliqué (technique)
cotton (textile)
flannel
lamé (textile)
fancy dress
Costume, Dress-Up
Costume, Dress-Up
1. Printed on inside of shoes: ""THE/OAKS"" 2. Embossed on sole of shoes: ""8-1/2"" ""'HOLDEN'S'""
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
1969.7155.1-.5
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.7155.1-5
Title Knight's Costume Accession Number 1969.7154.1-5
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