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Breeches
1750-1810
Description
A pair of brown velveteen breeches with pewter and velvet covered buttons. The side splits on each leg close with four velvet covered buttons.The front closes with three large pewter buttons and two smaller brass buttons on the top edges of the front flap (also called a fall front). Buttonholes on the legs are reinforced with strips of yellow velveteen, pinked along the edges.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Wool
- Metal
- Pewter
Museum Object Number
1962.0027
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1962.0027
Object Name
Breeches
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin may be Connecticut.
Date
1750-1810
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Wool
- Metal
- Pewter
Dimensions (inches)
31.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
80.01 (L)