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Heavy Weight Linen Trousers

  • Catalog #: P002

    Date range: 1855-1860

    Country of origin: United States

    Accessionn date: 3-27-2022

  • Made from a heavy-weight, densely woven linen in a light beige color. Lightweight linen is used in the waistband and interlining. Fine tulled cotton used for the pocketbags.

    Hand sewn, primarily using cotton thread, utilizing a tight, full backstitch.

    Has side seam pockets. Includes slightly scalloped watch pocket at the top of the right waistband with raised "guide" on the back

    Has 5/8" bone buttons for suspenders and a linen covered "self-covered" button is used at the waist closure. Brass 1855 patent rear buckle.

     

     

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