Collection Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
Date:
ca. 1793
Object Number:
1928.18
Medium:
White marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Knee breeches
Object Number:
1941.1211c
Date:
1930-1940
Medium:
Wool, linen, brass, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 34 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. ( 87.6 x 44.4 cm )
Description:
Reproduction Revolutionary War military knee breeches of yellow wool (broadcloth); fall front closing with four brass buttons over four button fly (three plastic and one brass button); two linen lined angled pockets; change pocket at waist; two platic suspender buttons at waist; split-tab back with full seat; four brass button closures at each knee.
Gallery Label:
These reproduction knee breeches were used by the donor as a prop for his historical paintings.
Credit Line:
Gift of John Ward Dunsmore
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
