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Man's court suit (breeches)

1785–92
Object PlaceFrance
Medium/TechniqueSilk cut and uncut voided velvet embroidered with gilt silver wire, sequins, and bits of glass
DimensionsL. of side seam: 67.3 cm (26 1/2 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number43.644b
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
Provenance1943, gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick (b. 1873 - d. 1957), Chicago, to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 14, 1943)
Fan
about 1740
Group shot: 2007.567.1-2
Geoffrey Beene
1990s
Cover
late 17th century
Conservation status: Before treatment
Tanakaya
about 1890
Length of velvet
1450–1500
Evening dress
Cristóbal Balenciaga
1949
late 17th century