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Costumes & Textile Collection

'Revolutionary' Clothing

Colonial Era Men's Wear

A Woman's Best Dress

Foundations and Accesories
   

Costumes & Textile Collection:
Detail of Tory Redcoat

Detail of cuff, pocket flap, and revers.

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Detail of collar showing linen support fabric for the metal thread embroidery.

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Detail of buttons.

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Photo Credit: David Stansbury
 
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