Britches

United States

Late 19th century

  • Titles Britches (Descriptive)
  • Medium cotton
  • Dimensions 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Helen Benedict Byrd in honor of Martha Milner Benedict, 1986.961
  • Work Type britches
  • Classification Costume

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