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Breeches 1981-183
Breeches
Breeches 1981-183

Breeches

Datec. 1750-1760
OriginEngland
MediumSilk twill; wool lining; linen lining; silk lining; bone buttons.
DimensionsOL: 26 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1981-183
DescriptionBreeches of unlined twill-woven silk; now beige, originally pink: two button fall front; laced closure at back of waist; self fabric vent filling, pockets with third watch pocket in waistband; 5 button knee closure; cloth buttons. cloth covered. Knee button placket, waistband, and pockets lined with linen. Linen pockets. Center back seam covered with linen tape. Three button waistband closure, with 2 buttons missing. This fabric appears to match that of waistcoat, 1981-181.
ProvenanceNote found in right waistcoat pocket (G1971-181) : "Short-clothes/ belonging to/ Thomas Hamilton Henderson,/ Grand son of/ Judge John Blair./ Born 1798-Died 1814./ Presented by Mrs. W.B. Robertson." Worn by Judge John Blair, Williamsburg, 1732-1800.
No number on slide
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