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Breeches

Breeches
19th century (made)
Place of origin

Bridegroom's knee breeches of white fustian, with a diapered pattern of red and blue rosettes set at alternating diagonals printed upon a light brown ground with portions of white floral motifs in reserve. Part of a Norwegian bridegroom's costume purchased by the donor in 1865 from the original owner. Tight-fitting at the waist, with adjustable ties to the reverse, the breeches are fuller through the leg. Buttons adorn the waistband and outer leg, including six British Admiralty buttons of gilt metal, two of bone, and the remainder of stamped silver or black metal.

Lined in wool, and leather on the inner-leg. The inner waistband is of flannel with white cotton tying strings.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleBreeches
Materials and techniques
Printed fustian of diapered pattern on white.
Brief description
Breeches, printed fustian of diapered pattern on white, Norway, 1800s.
Physical description
Bridegroom's knee breeches of white fustian, with a diapered pattern of red and blue rosettes set at alternating diagonals printed upon a light brown ground with portions of white floral motifs in reserve. Part of a Norwegian bridegroom's costume purchased by the donor in 1865 from the original owner. Tight-fitting at the waist, with adjustable ties to the reverse, the breeches are fuller through the leg. Buttons adorn the waistband and outer leg, including six British Admiralty buttons of gilt metal, two of bone, and the remainder of stamped silver or black metal.

Lined in wool, and leather on the inner-leg. The inner waistband is of flannel with white cotton tying strings.
Dimensions
  • Length: 31in
  • At hips width: 17in
Measurements have been taken from historic records and have not been checked.
Gallery label
(August 1931)
MAN'S WEDDING COSTUME, consisting of a coat of woollen cloth, embroidered silk waistcoat and printed fustian breeches. NORWEGIAN; first half of 19th century. Gift of Mrs. Close.

T.35,35 and 37-1913.
Credit line
Given by Mrs. E. Close
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
T.37-1913

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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