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Suit

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Machine-stitched costume made of brown lining cambric which may have been black originally; sewn with black thread. Tailcoat (a) - with long, round tails, the tail edges are faced with black fabric. 2-piece sleeves; waist seam and usual back and side seams associated with proper tailoring. No fasteners, lining, or pockets. Trousers (b) - have fly front closed with unmatched blued steel pants buttons, strap with blued steel buckle in the back. Black cotton waistband. Original hand-stitched hem turned up to form deep cuffs. No lining or pockets.

G2004.005ab

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Male

Historic Costume

Suit

Male

1900

American

2

Jacket - G2004.005a Bottoms - G2004.005b

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