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Frock coat and breeches
French
1775–1800
Object Place: France(?)
Medium/Technique
Silk; Brown silk rep
Dimensions
Overall (frock): 113 cm (44 1/2 in.)
Center back (breeches): 72.1 cm (28 3/8 in.)
Center back (breeches): 72.1 cm (28 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.675a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBrown-gray ribbed silk.
Frock: turndown squared collar; 11 covered buttons at front line; round cuffs; rectangular pocket flaps over 3 buttons; pleated side vents with 3 buttons; tackover at center vent; white silk front and skirt and linen back and sleeve linings.
Breeches: front button closure, 2 side and 1 fob pockets, button closures at waistband and legs, large buckle at back, kneebands, linen partial lining.
Frock: turndown squared collar; 11 covered buttons at front line; round cuffs; rectangular pocket flaps over 3 buttons; pleated side vents with 3 buttons; tackover at center vent; white silk front and skirt and linen back and sleeve linings.
Breeches: front button closure, 2 side and 1 fob pockets, button closures at waistband and legs, large buckle at back, kneebands, linen partial lining.