Suit, Child's - Male

 
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Suit, Child's - Male
Suit, Boys
Suit, Boys

Suit, Child's - Male

Object number1988.038.01ab
Date1910
MediumWool
Dimensions31 x 17 in. (78.7 x 43.2 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    DescriptionA suit worn by Charles Lee, a four year old boy. The suit is comprised of a jacket and knickers. The jacket is black and grey wool and is lined in black cotton on the body. There are white and blue stripes in the sleeves. The jacket is double-breasted with a round collar and self-fabric belt at the waist. It open on the front right and is decorated with a 1.5" black wool stripe down the center front. There are three rows of stitching 0.5" apart down the length of the jacket. There are eight buttons, black with gold center embossed with an anchor, with four down each side. The left sleeve is embroidered with an anchor and stars in stripes in red. The knickers are made of black wool with grey flecks. It opens at the waist on both sides with black metal buttons. The jacket is decorated at the bottom outside of each leg with two black buttons (embossed with gold anchors).
    Status
    Not on view