Knee breeches
Slater and Co.
Category
Costume
Date
1900
Materials
Cotton, Metal, Silk
Measurements
850 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Knutsford
Collection
Tatton Park, Cheshire
NT 1298661.3
Summary
A pair of knee breeches made circa 1900, used for fancy dress. They are made from black cotton twill weave with seven metal buttons for braces, five buttons for fly opening, six metal buttons with shank, two metal buckles at the knee, a pocket at the waist and two side hip pockets. The back is made from ivory brocaded damask satin weave.
Makers and roles
Slater and Co., manufacturer