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Entirely hand-stitched pants made of heavy waled linen, perhaps a kind of fustian. Wide fall front with 7 bone buttons. The Interior closes with 4 bone buttons. Watch pocket and two side pockets with slanting welts, underneath the fall. The back of the trousers with a double-pointed top about 5.25” higher than the front. Adjustment gusset with 1 pair of eyelets for ties. 4 bone buttons in front, and 2 in the back for suspenders. Legs fairly straight and narrow with pairs of bone buttons on either side of the foot for attachment of strap.

G95.098

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Male

Historic Costume

Pants

Male

Linen

1825

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