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Suit

Date1770-1785

OriginAmerica or England

MediumSilk and worsted; lined with linen-cotton, linen, wool, and silk (by microscope 5/22/2012 by LRB)

Dimensions#1 Coat: 45" OL; 44" L from neck to hem along back seam; chest about 42"; back shoulder width between seams 14"; neck 17 1/4" #2 Breeches: 29" OL; waist 30 1/4 to 33"; inseam 19 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number2012-139,1&2

DescriptionMan's suit consisting of coat and knee-length breeches made of solid beige ribbed textile woven with a silk warp and worsted or mohair weft.
#1, Coat cut with 3/4" standing collar, trimmed with ten 1-inch fabric-covered buttons, but no buttonholes. Pockets covered with shaped pocket flaps. Sleeves end in cuffs about 4 7/8" deep. Coat lined with dark gold twill silk. Sleeves lined with fine linen.
#2, Matching breeches have fall front and back vent adjustment. Waistband lined with off-white linen/cotton napped "fustian" and legs unlined. Breeches legs end in narrow cuffs with side buttoned openings at legs.