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'Revolutionary' Clothing

Colonial Era Men's Wear

A Woman's Best Dress

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Costumes & Textile Collection:
Detail of Brown Breeches

Alternate front view of the breeches with the "fall" down, revealing the buttoned closure underneath.

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Back view of the breeches, showing the very full seat area, folded over for this image.

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