Man's breeches from a three-part court suit
about 1805–08
Object Placeprobably France
Medium/TechniqueWool broadcloth embroidered with silk and metallic threads, spangles, and glass
DimensionsCenter front length: 67.9 cm (26.75 in.)
Credit LineGift of Robert C. Winthrop
Accession number01.112
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ProvenanceSaid to have been worn by the Hon. James Bowdoin, U.S. Minister to Spain from 1805-1808; to his grand-nephew, James Bowdoin Winthrop by inheritance; to James Bowdoin Winthrop's nephew, Robert C. Winthrop, Jr. by inheritance; gift of Robert C. Winthrop, Jr. to MFA, February 1, 1901.
Early 17th century
1575–1650
Early 17th century
1600–1700
late 16th–early 17th century
About 1820
about 1770–80
18th century
early 19th century
18th century
1790–1800