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Pair of Suspenders

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1820-1829

GUSN

GUSN-40462

Description

Two separate pieces; floral beaded design; clear, black, iridescent and steel beads; leather around buttonhole; metal buckle; floral trail pattern (bead design) backed with cream silk moire.

Details

Descriptive Terms

suspenders (garment supports)
beading (process)
linen (material)
silk (textile)
Suspenders
Suspenders

Additional Identification Number

1940.175A-B

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mary Eustis

Accession Number

1940.175AB

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