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Pants

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Partly machine-stitched and hand-stitched boy's trousers made of cotton muslin in a natural colorway. Splits on sides with metal button closure at sides. Both buttons are present. Braided stripes are sewn down the sides of the pants on the outside. No usual center front closure; instead there are two ties and four loops sewn around the waist on the outside of the pants.

2024.15.004

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Historic Costume

Child, Male

Pants

Male

Muslin

Tan

1850 - 1880

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