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Suit

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched boy’s skirted suit made of mohair MID. The pattern consists of bright red plaid with green and blue. Jacket (a) - Slightly flared waist-length jacket with coat sleeves. Left breast pocket in the jacket, containing handkerchief. Black velvet-covered buttons: 2 on the cuff, 1 on either side of the pocket, 1 on each side of the vent; 2 at CB; 2 at CF top. Short standing or turnover collar. Skirt (b) - narrow pleat at either side of the center front. Some gather in the back. No fasteners. Handkerchief (c) - small fine cotton with ribbed borders.

G93.112a-c

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Male

Historic Costume

Suit

Male

1865 - 1875

3

Jacket - G93.112a Skirt - G93.112b Handkerchief - G93.112c

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