Jodhpurs

1899

Wool, linen, metal, plastic

Overall: 2 1/2 x 15 1/4 x 38 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 38.7 x 97.2 cm )

Gift of Abel I. Smith, 1931

1757b

These jodhupurs were worn by Abel I. Smith when he served in Squadron A.

DescriptionMedium blue wool jodhpurs with 1 1/4" yellow stripe down the side of each leg; 6 button fly, top 2 button fasten from the interior, a tab to the left at the top which fastens to a button on the inside; 6 belt loops and 6 buttons around the waistband, right side slit watch pocket, vertical slit pockets at each hip behind the stripes, pockets button closed from the inside; 2 straps beneath the waistband at the back, straps buckle at the center to rectangular metal buckle with double-tongued chape; 3 buttons at the bottom of each calf; pockets and waistband lined with linen.

Markingsimpressed: face of each button: "*BROOKS BROS.* / N.Y." stamped: on buckle frame: "BROOKS BROS." handwritten: inside waistband, right side: "--Smith 169--"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM