Man’s Breeches

United States

About 1770

  • Titles Man's Breeches (Descriptive)
  • Medium faille silk, button
  • Dimensions waist: 33 in. (83.8 cm) Overall: 34 1/2 in. (87.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase with funds provided by the Fashion Group of Birmingham, 1986.615
  • Work Type breeches
  • Classification Costume

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