Historical Artifacts

Officer's dress trousers

Object Number: 
2432b
Date: 
1870-1880
Medium: 
Wool, silk, linen, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 x 17 x 45 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 43.2 x 115.6 cm )
Marks: 
stamped: buckle frame: "JRM"
Description: 
Dark blue wool officer's dress trousers, with 5 button fly having a tab at the top left which fastens to an inside button; 6 buttons around the waistband, right side watch pocket beneath the waistband, 2 front pockets and 2 rear pockets, 2 straps at the back under the waistband which buckle at the center; waistline and rear pockets lined with silk, front pockets lined with blue and white gingham linen; inside hems of legs lined with linen; all buttons unmarked.
Gallery Label: 
These dress trousers were worn by Colonel John H. Janeway.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group