Man's Military Uniform Ensemble (Tail coat, Trousers, and Breeches)

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Man's Military Uniform Ensemble (Tail coat, Trousers, and Breeches)

United States, circa 1840
Costumes; ensembles
Tail coat: wool plain weave, fulled (broadcloth), with metallic-thread embroidery, metal sequins, metal buttons; Trousers: wool twll, fulled (broadcloth) with metallic-thread ribbon trim; Breeches: wool twill, fulled (broadcloth), with bone buttons
Center back length (a) tailcoat ): 43 in. (109.22 cm) Inseam (b) trousers ): 33 3/8 in. (84.77 cm) Length (b) trousers, overall ): 48 in. (121.92 cm) Inseam (c) breeches): 17 3/8 in. (44.13 cm) Length (c) breeches, overall ): 34 in. (86.36 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Willis (M.65.8a-d)
Costume and Textiles
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Maeder, Edward et al.. An Elegant Art: Fashion & Fantasy in the Eighteenth Century. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1983.