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Man's Shorts
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Man's Shorts

Original Owner (American, born 1914)
Clothing Maker (American)
Dateabout 1935-1940
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with metal zipper and plastic buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across top): 19 1/2 x 19in. (49.5 x 48.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Oliver O. Jensen
Object number1992.10.2
DescriptionMan's shorts of white cotton, plain-woven with a double thread in the warp. The shorts have a metal zipper fly. The waistband is 1 1/4 inches wide and has seven belt loops. A diagonal pocket is over each hip in front. Two welted pockets are in back; the left pocket has a button closure. Two white plastic buttons close the fly in addition to the zipper. The waistband lining, fly lining, and pocket bags are made of white twill-woven cotton.
Status
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