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1953-839,2, Breeches
Breeches
1953-839,2, Breeches

Breeches

Date1770-1785
OriginEngland
MediumSilk velvet, cut and voided; lined with tabby linen.
DimensionsWaist: 35 adjusting to 37"; present position of buttons set for 33" waist (buttons moved.) OL: 27" Inseam 18 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-839,2
DescriptionMan's knee breeches of voided cut velvet, woven in yellow, cream, orange-red and green stripe. Breeches made with wide waistband, buttoning at center front with three thread buttons 1 1/4" diameter. Center front buttoned opening (no fall front covering) buttoned with two smaller thread buttons from a separate extension placket. Deep tabby linen pockets at sides fastened with a single buttoned flap at either side, set forward 1 1/4" from side seams. Welt watch pocket set into right of band. Legs ending just below knees, with self fabric knee bands 1 1/4" wide, extending for a buckle (missing) and buttoned at the side of leg with 6 thread buttons. Curved extension behind buckle to protect stockings from abrasion. Back slightly gathered into waistband, with center back vent and four eyelets for size adjustment. Waistband has extensions at back indicating enlargement.

Construction History:

1. 1770-1785: Initial Construction
2. February 15, 1957: Cleaning, restoring and remaking buttonholes. Work by Ernest LoNano.
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