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Entirely machine-stitched pants with hand-stitched finishing made of heavy black cassimere. Lined with blue and white striped ticking. Wide fall front with 5 buttonholes. 3-button closure. 4 buttons total for braces. Buttons are stained bone. Angled welt pockets. No watch pocket. High double-pointed back waist with no gusset or strap. Tubular legs with no foot straps, shaped to lie over the foot. Top stitching and buttonholes are not finely worked, suggesting ready-to-wear or a less gifted tailor.

G2009.030

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Male

Historic Costume

Pants

Male

Wool

Linen

Black

1855 - 1865

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