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Gift of Mary Buchan 2016.21.9 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society
Indian-style trousers
Gift of Mary Buchan 2016.21.9 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society

Indian-style trousers

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Walter Treadway Huntington American, born 1909
Dateabout 1910-1920
Mediumcotton twill, suede, plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: (inseam length) 19 1/2 x (Waist) 26 1/2in. (49.5 x 67.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mary Buchan
DescriptionPair of bottoned fly-front trousers in red twill with belt loops at the waist. Sewn along each side seam is a broad band of navy twill, one side of which is decorated with suede fringe. Blue twill bands and suede fringe are also sewn near the bottom hem of each leg. Toward the bottom of the band on the sides and along the front of each leg are sewn colored beads in a vine-like design. Patch pocket on the seat. Sewn with yellow-colored thread.

Probably worn by either Walter or Mary Huntington. Possibly homemade.
Object number2016.21.9
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Gift of Mary Buchan 2016.21.10 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society
Mary Margaret Huntington
about 1910-1920
Gift of Mary Buchan 2016.21.11 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society
Clark Chester Huntington
about 1910-1920
Gift of Mary Buchan 2016.21.7 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society
Clark Chester Huntington
about 1910-1920
Gift of Mary Buchan 2016.21.14 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society
Walter Treadway Huntington
about 1910-1920
Gift of Mary Buchan 2016.21.13 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society
Walter Treadway Huntington
about 1910-1920
Gift of Mary Buchan 2016.21.12 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society
Walter Treadway Huntington
about 1910-1920
Gift of Mary Buchan 2016.21.6 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society
Clark Chester Huntington
about 1910-1920
Gift of Mary Buchan 2016.21.8 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society
Clark Chester Huntington
about 1910-1920
Gift of Mary Buchan 2016.21.15 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society
Walter Treadway Huntington
about 1911