Man's Ensemble (Doublet, Breeches, and Belt)

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Man's Ensemble (Doublet, Breeches, and Belt)

Spain, Construction: late 19th century; Textile: 16th - early 17th century
Costumes; ensembles
Doublet: Silk velvet, with silk and metallic thread passementerie, metallic-thread covered buttons, silk satin ribbon, and metal Breeches: Silk velvet, with silk and metallic-thread passementerie, silk satin, and mother of pearl buttons
Center back length (Doublet): 23 1/2 in. (59.69 cm) Length (Breeches): 16 in. (40.64 cm) Length (Belt): 46 in. (116.84 cm)
Costume Council Fund (M.77.34a-c)
Costume and Textiles
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Keith, D. Graeme. The Triumph of Humanism: a Visual Survey of the Decorative Arts of the Renaissance. San Francisco: The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, 1977.
  • Maeder, Edward.  Renaissance:  Costumes and Textiles 1450-1620.  Los Angeles, CA:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1979.