Trousers

Ca. 1912

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Wool, leather, cotton, plastic

Overall: 1 1/2 x 15 x 52 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 38.1 x 134 cm )

Gift of Mrs. Charles C. Warren

1943.353c

These trousers were worn by Charles C. Warren when he served as 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Field Artillery, New York National Guard.

DescriptionDeep blue wool Artillery officer's trousers with 1 3/4" red stripe down the side of each leg; 5 button fly with a tab to the left at the top which fastens to a button inside the waistband; 6 belt loops around the waistband; vertical slit pockets behind each stripe at the hip (no rear pockets); waist and pockets lined with white twill-weave cotton; leather stirrup straps at the bottom hems which fasten to 2 buttons inside the hem.

Markingscast: on face of each button: "BROOKS BROTHERS"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM