About this object
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ID:
38.106b
Production date:
1833-1838
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Location:
In Store
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This frock and pantaloon set was worn by the donor's grandfather when young boys wore similar clothing to young girls. Pantaloons, loose trousers worn underneath the frock, allowed the child to be more active and the skirt to become shorter until a boy grew old enough to wear trousers. This happened in a formal ceremony of 'breeching' somewhere around age 5-7. This outfit is made of cotton printed with very fine brown stripes, and the decoration is made of russet-coloured braid. < ...Read more
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Measurements
L 550 mm (pantaloons), C 340 mm (pantaloon cuff), W 35 mm (waistband), L 580 mm (overall); L 265 mm (inside leg); C 530 mm (waist) (overall)
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Materials
cotton
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Last Updated
2024-03-26
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