Breeches
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1890s
MediumMachine-stitched and hand-stitched wool/cotton and cotton, with enameled metal buttons, and brass hook and eye
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across waist): 29 1/2 x 14in. (74.9 x 35.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineEstate of Florence S. M. Crofut, gift of Mrs. George H. Day
Object number1974.50.1693
DescriptionMan's trousers of black speckled with white wool/cotton fabric, that have been cut down to create a pair of Colonial Revival breeches. The breeches have a fly front that fastens with four black and gold metal buttons and a large brass hook and eye at the waistband. Additionally, a tab fastens with a single button behind the fly, on the left side. Six buttons are stitched around the waistband to attach to suspenders. The waistband is one inch wide at center front. There are two diagonal pockets in front and one welted pocket in back of the right hip. The center back is inserted with a gusset of red satin at the waist; a tab of self-fabric with a buckle adjusts the fit. The trousers have been cut off at about knee length to create the appearance of breeches; the leg openings are edged with black velvet ribbon. An irridescent, coppery colored button (one-inch diameter) is stitched on the outside of the leg at the bottom edge.
NotesHistorical Notes: These breeches were worn in a colonial revival pageant. The original wrapping (now missing) read: "Knee breeches/ Marquis de Lafayette".Status
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