Breeches
1750-1770 (made)
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Man’s breeches made of crimson silk taffeta lined with linen. There are 2 fronts, two backs and 2 waistbands; the back legs are cut higher than the fronts and gathered into the back of the waistbands. There is a watch pocket in the right waistband, a pocket in each side seam and one on each side at the front. The fall front and pocket flaps are combined in one piece, with 5 buttonholes across the top. The breeches close with 3 worked buttonholes and corresponding self-covered buttons (1 remains) at the centre-front of the waistbands. There are two worked eyelets on each waistband at centre back. There are 5 worked buttonholes on each leg with corresponding self-covered buttons (only 2 remain). The knee bands are made to fasten with a buckle.
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Materials and techniques | Silk, linen; hand-woven, hand-sewn |
Brief description | Man's breeches of crimson silk taffeta, 1750-70, British |
Physical description | Man’s breeches made of crimson silk taffeta lined with linen. There are 2 fronts, two backs and 2 waistbands; the back legs are cut higher than the fronts and gathered into the back of the waistbands. There is a watch pocket in the right waistband, a pocket in each side seam and one on each side at the front. The fall front and pocket flaps are combined in one piece, with 5 buttonholes across the top. The breeches close with 3 worked buttonholes and corresponding self-covered buttons (1 remains) at the centre-front of the waistbands. There are two worked eyelets on each waistband at centre back. There are 5 worked buttonholes on each leg with corresponding self-covered buttons (only 2 remain). The knee bands are made to fasten with a buckle. |
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Credit line | Given by Messrs. Harrods |
Object history | Talbot Hughes collection |
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Accession number | T.726-1913 |
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Record created | November 11, 2009 |
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