Breeches
Dateca. 1790
OriginEngland
MediumKnitted silk, linen lining, cotton lining
DimensionsOL: 29 1/2"; Waist: 28"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1968-106
DescriptionBreeches of heavy brown silk knitted in stockinette stitch. Breeches are knee length with fall front that is buttoned with plain metal buttons; buttons for suspenders sewn to front and back. Knees end with buckle straps, now furnished with brown silk ribbon ties; three brown silk-covered buttons at each knee opening. Breeches unlined except for tabby cotton waistband lining and pockets; tabby linen fall and knee band lining. Pockets include one welted "watch" pocket on right front waistband and a second similar pocket reached through the top seam of the waistband; no side pockets. Waistband back has 4 eyelets for adjusting size, with the gusset filled in with tabby cotton.Construction History:
1. 1790 Initial Construction
2. Date Unknown- Brown tape ties are sewn over older buckle band at knee.
ProvenanceEx Coll. Doris Langley Moore.
