Breeches
Date1810-1850
OriginEngland (probably)
MediumWool, cotton, silk velvet, with cotton and silk sewing threads, metallic braid
DimensionsWaist 34"; inseam 18 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1986-141,3
DescriptionBreeches, part of a livery suit consisting of green broadcloth coat and cream color waistcoat and breeches. Breeches of cream broadcloth have narrow buttoned fall front, back gusset for adjusting waist, thread buttons at knees, and gilt braid at the knee bands. Cotton waistband lining and pocket. 6 suspender buttons.MarkingsSideways "2" hand stitched on breeches
ProvenanceVendor states that suit was found in Westport, Connecticut, in a locked cedar chest, along with 1860s newpapers.
