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Pants

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched trousers made of lightweight white dimity. High rise, narrow fall, straight legs. Simple 4-hole bone buttons for braces, close fall. At the side are slits closed by a single decorative MOP button, that neither end in pockets nor give access. Unlined. This garment is for a fairly tall person.

G2005.001

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Male

Historic Costume

Pants

Male

Dimity

White

1819

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