Boy's black velvet knickers. Worn by boys in Caragianes family, Nicholas (b.1919), James (1921-1993), Angelo (b.1924).
knickerbockers
velvet (fabric weave)
cotton (textile)
mother of pearl
Knickers
Caragianes, James, 1921-1993
Caragianes, Nicholas, 1919-
Caragianes, Angelo, 1924-
Caragianes, Clay
Caragianes, James
28.2
Unknown
Gift of William J. and Valerie S. Caragianes
2009.16.2.3
1920s (Later worn by Clay and James Caragianes, the donors' sons, in 1980s)
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