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Breeches

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1775-1790

GUSN

GUSN-28326

Description

Man's; ivory silk satin; lined with natural linen; cream flannel at leg, buttonhole placket and buttons at waist; 3/4 fall front with two buttonholes; three large buttons at waistband; three pockets; two pairs of handsewn eyes for back closure; gathered at back along waistband; five buttonholes at leg.

Details

Descriptive Terms

breeches (trousers)
silk (textile)
satin
linen (material)
Pants
Breeches
Breeches

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. R.M. Appleton

Accession Number

1918.1035

Related Items

Title WAISTCOAT Accession Number 1918.1036

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