Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Luce Center
Knee breeches
Object Number:
INV.11809c
Date:
1790-1810
Medium:
Silk, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 25 x 27 in. ( 7.6 x 63.5 x 68.6 cm )
Description:
Pink silk grosgrain knee breeches with 4 button fly across the waistline, 5 buttons at each knee, laced at the center back of the waist; inner edge surfaces lined with white linen.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
