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Breeches

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1775

GUSN

GUSN-90

Description

Tan with white lining; three pockets; three large self-covered buttons at waist with placket and two buttons below; gathered along waist at back with two pairs handstitched eyes for lacing; five small self-covered buttons and placket at leg opening.

Details

Descriptive Terms

breeches (trousers)
cotton (textile)
linen (material)
Pants
Breeches
Breeches

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Dennison Rogers Slade

Accession Number

1923.190

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Title BREECHES Accession Number 1923.189

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