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Man's Ensemble (Doublet, Breeches, and Belt)Construction: late 19th century; Textile: 16th - early 17th century

Not on view
Historic crimson silk doublet or theatrical costume on a dress form, with gold metallic braid trim, cord-loop front closure, epaulette shoulders, and pleated paneled skirt
Title
Man's Ensemble (Doublet, Breeches, and Belt)
Place Made
Spain
Date Made
Construction: late 19th century; Textile: 16th - early 17th century
Medium
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
Dimensions
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)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.77.34a-c
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected 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.