Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Breeches |
Object ID # |
1991.17.24 |
Other Name |
Knickerbockers |
Title |
Claude M. Gross men's knickers, early-to-mid 20th century |
Creator |
Maker Unknown |
Place of Origin |
probably Southeastern Pennsylvania |
Year Range from |
1920 |
Year Range to |
1947 |
Material |
Cotton |
Dimensions |
L-24 inches |
Description |
A pair of men's machine made knickers comprised of a cream cotton with blue windowpane check design. The knickers are wide and voluminous, untilt they meet the wide cuff at the knee. This a metal closure at each leg cuff, allowing the additional self-fabric tab to be pulled through and cinch the knickers at the knee. The knickers have a five button fly and six belt loops. There are also two side seam pockets and a fob pocket at the waistband. There are two flap pockets on the back, closed with a button. There is a repair on the proper left side, and it appear the knickers were probably taken. Plain white cotton is used to line the pocket, but the rest of the knickers are unlined. |
Provenance |
Worn by Claude M. Gross (1900-1947). He lived in Blooming Glen, Bucks County and was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. The donor was his nephew. |
Source |
Gift of William E. & Arlene Swartley Gross |
People |
Gross, Claude M., 1900-1947 |
Collection |
Clothing-Men's |