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Pants

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely machine-stitched men’s trousers made of medium-weight black cassimere. Wide fall. Well-executed handmade buttonholes. Flimsy muslin facings around the waist and crotch area. Double-arched back waistline without a gusset or strap. 6 braces buttons. Wide angled slit pockets; no watch pocket. Straight hem. No evidence of foot straps. The back of the leg above the hem is faced. Appears to be ready-to-wear or from a less-gifted tailor

G2009.032

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Male

Historic Costume

Pants

Male

Cashmere

Black

1860 - 1870

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