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Man's Shorts
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Man's Shorts

Clothing Maker (Mexican)
Dateabout 1970-1990
MediumMachine-stitched cotton/polyester, with plastic zipper with metal slide and metal hook and eye
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across top): 18 x 19in. (45.7 x 48.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
Object number1995.30.47
DescriptionMan's shorts of khaki-colored, plain-woven cotton/polyester, with a double thread in the warp. The shorts have a pocket set slightly on the diagonal on each side in front and a welted pocket with button closure behind the left hip. The waistband is 1 1/ 2 inches wide and has six belt loops. The fly front has a plastic zipper of a matching color. The waistband lining and pocket bags are made of a white synthetic fiber fabric.
Collections
Status
Not on view
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