Collection Highlights
Manhattan Rifles!
Date:
1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.055.3.226
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Knee breeches
Object Number:
1937.276
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Silk, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 1/2 x 15 in. ( 77.5 x 38.1 cm )
Description:
Black silk knee breeches with fall front closing over two button closing linen lined pockets and a three button fly; small change pocket beside fly; two buttons at top front and back for suspenders; high waist with a full seat; three buttons and black ribbon at each knee closure.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Constance Schermerhorn Skillin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
