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Breeches

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1790

GUSN

GUSN-37984

Description

Black; ribbed twill; 3/4 fall front with placket; lined with brown cotton; four buttons at waist; two flap pockets; watch pocket; gusset and one pair of handsewn eyes with string for lacing; four small buttons and ribbon closure at leg.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Marian L. Blake

Accession Number

1935.803

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