Pair of Suspenders

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Collection Type

Clothing and accessories

Date

1870-1899

GUSN

GUSN-54269

Description

One piece; embroidered floral - light blue, white with maroon center flowers, magenta buds, green leaves on orange gold silk; plain cream satin on back; white leather buttonholes; two gold colored buckles; elastic back straps.

Details

Descriptive Terms

suspenders (garment supports)
embroidering
leather
silk (textile)
Suspenders
Suspenders

Inscription

1. Embossed on front & back straps: ""FISK, CLARK & FLAGG"" 2. Printed gold letters embossed on back straps: ""FISK, CLARK & FLAGG MAKERS""

Maker

Fisk, Clark & Flagg Makers (Maker)

Credit Line

Bequest of Edgar J. Rollins

Accession Number

1946.242

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