Trousers

1898

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

Wool, cotton, plastic, metal

Overall: 1 x 14 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 36.8 x 118.1 cm )

Gift of Mrs. Jorge R. André

1948.139b

These trousers are part of a uniform worn by G. Creighton Webb (1854-1948) in the Spanish-American War. The black shoulder straps and collar insignia identify him as a staff officer with the department of Inspector General, U.S. Volunteer Army.

DescriptionDark blue wool trousers; 6 button fly; 6 buttons around the waistband; right side horizontal slit watch pocket, vertical slit pockets at the side seams (no rear pockets); 2 straps at the back beneath waistband which fasten on rectangular metal buckle with double-tongued chape; all buttons and buckle frame impressed with "BROOKS BROTHERS"; waist and pockets lined with white cotton.

Markingsimpressed: on face of each button: "BROOKS BROTHERS" impressed: on buckle frame: "BROOKS BROTHERS"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM