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Suit

X.1976-64 a-c

Three-piece child's suit: a: Black velveteen child's vest/waistcoat; round neck; two flap pockets at hip; chest pocket; braid and covered buttons down center front and on pockets; back of dark brown polished cotton; self belt and buckle at waist; lined with black satin and white cotton striped cotton flannel b. Matching black velveteen child's jacket; round neck; long sleeves; two flap pockets at hip; center front opening with braid in military style down center front; braid on sleeves, hem and pockets; covered buttons on pockets and center back pleat; body lined with black silk; sleeves lined with white and blue striped cotton flannel c. Matching black velveteen child's knickers (knickerbockers); side opening with covered buttons at side; plastic buttons at waist (for suspenders); braid along sides and at waistband; lined with a variety of brown cotton fabrics; buttonholes on inside of waistband front and back with pinked edge; dark brown silk elasticized loop at center back (for suspenders)

c. 1870-1900

vest/waistcoat length: 20"; jacket length: 20.5"; knickers length: 19"

• cotton
• metal