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DS1996-0857
Breeches
DS1996-0857

Breeches

Date1765-1790
OriginEngland
MediumSilk "lampas"; lined with cotton-linen; self covered buttons.
DimensionsOL: 28"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1960-697,3
DescriptionMan's breeches from suit of tan diaper-patterned woven silk patterned with tiny pink flowers and green stems, alternating in left-right, all-over repeat. Front buttoned waistband and narrow fall or drop-front panel. Watch pocket set into waistband. Two front pockets, buttoned closed at hips, and one deep hip pocket set into side seam on right side. Breeches legs end with bands under knees (intended for buckles) and buttoned openings. Breeches back gathered into full seat with adjustable waistband laced at center back. Full lining of natural napped cotton - linen.
ProvenanceEx Coll: Doris Langley Moore.
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