Breeches
1785-1795 (made)
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Man’s breeches made of purple ribbed silk, figured with white in a small abstract pattern. 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 on the right side of the waistband and a pocket on each side, closed with a flap with button and buttonhole. The breeches close with 4 buttonholes and 4 self-covered buttons at the centre-front waistband and a fall front with 2 buttonholes. The opening at centre back has been filled in with a triangle of the purple silk. The knee bands fasten with steel buckles.
There are 4 worked buttonholes on each leg; the buttons are later replacements. The breeches were worn as fancy dress or studio props in the late 19th century and buttons were added at the waist for suspenders [braces}.
There are 4 worked buttonholes on each leg; the buttons are later replacements. The breeches were worn as fancy dress or studio props in the late 19th century and buttons were added at the waist for suspenders [braces}.
object details
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| Materials and Techniques | Silk, linen; hand-woven, hand-sewn |
| Brief Description | Man's breeches, 1785-95, British; figured dark purple silk |
| Physical Description | Man’s breeches made of purple ribbed silk, figured with white in a small abstract pattern. 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 on the right side of the waistband and a pocket on each side, closed with a flap with button and buttonhole. The breeches close with 4 buttonholes and 4 self-covered buttons at the centre-front waistband and a fall front with 2 buttonholes. The opening at centre back has been filled in with a triangle of the purple silk. The knee bands fasten with steel buckles. There are 4 worked buttonholes on each leg; the buttons are later replacements. The breeches were worn as fancy dress or studio props in the late 19th century and buttons were added at the waist for suspenders [braces}. |
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| Marks and Inscriptions | Waist / 32 (Hand-written in black ink on inside back right waistband) |
| Credit line | Given by Messrs Harrods |
| Object history | Talbot Hughes collection |
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| Accession Number | T.727A-1913 |
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| record created | September 26, 2019 |
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