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Breeches

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Entirely hand-stitched fine ivory cassimere breeches and singular silk glove. Pair of breeches (1) - semi-wide fall front; high rise; one pocket; self covered bone buttons except for thin pearl buttons on cast shanks at the knees; faced with thin white glazed cotton or linen fabric. Placket in back with a handwoven tape tie remaining in a pair of the holes. One man's glove (2) - squarish white silk glove in the pocket, with elongated thumb hole. 3 parallel points worked on the back.

G2011.023.1-2

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Male

Historic Costume

Pants

Male

Cashmere

Tan

Silk

White

This is for the glove.

1790 - 1810

2

Breeches - G2011.023.1 Singular Glove - G2011.023.2

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