Breeches
DateCa. 1750
MediumSilk velvet; metallic covered buttons; metallic knee garter; linen-cotton twill napped lining and 1 watch pocket; chamois leather pockets (5); stiffened linen fall innerfacing; twill silk fall lining; wool broadcloth under knee garter.
DimensionsL: 20"; Waist: 34 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1954-275
DescriptionMaroon velvet man's breeches with flap pockets and fall front; buttons covered with metallic silver thread; metallic silver tape at knees. White linen-cotton lining. Knee buttons are domed metallic and plate buttons; upper buttons are silver woven "thread". Pocket position: two watch pockets reached from upper seam of waistband; two front pockets covered with a horizontal welt or flap; two rear pockets reached from the vertical side seams.
