Breeches
Breeches
19th century (made)
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.
Lined in wool, and leather on the inner-leg. The inner waistband is of flannel with white cotton tying strings.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Breeches |
| 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. |
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| Gallery label | 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.(August 1931) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs. E. Close |
| Associated object | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.37-1913 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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