Collection Highlights
Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
1911.38
Medium:
Silver
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Knee breeches
Object Number:
INV.11814d
Date:
1760-80
Medium:
Velvet, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 29 1/2 x 19 in. ( 74.9 x 48.3 cm )
Description:
Striped floral velvet knee breeches; fall front flap over two button closed pockets and a four button fly; change pocket beside fly; pockets lined with linen; full seat and high split back with belting and metal buckle to cinch waist to size; four buttons at knee closures.
Gallery Label:
This suit was worn by Dr. M. Jacob Marx, Court Physician to the Duke of Saxony.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Catherine Henrietta Marx, 1886
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
