Worn by William Leonard Nicoll (b. 1888)

Trousers

1860-1875

Place madeUnited States, North America

Wool, cotton, metal

Overall: 1 x 20 1/2 x 49 in. ( 2.5 x 52.1 x 124.5 cm )

Gift of William Leonard Nicoll

1949.314c

According to the accession record, these trousers are part of a uniform worn by William Leonard Nicoll (1842-1887) when he served as Chief-Engineer in the U.S. Navy.

DescriptionNavy blue or black wool trousers; 5 button fly which extends slightly to the left with 2 buttons which fasten inside to a fabric strap, right side horizontal slit watch pocket at the top of the waist (no waistband), 2 straps at the back which fasten at the center to rectangular metal buckle with double-tongued chape; waist and watch pocket lined with white cotton, fly lined with brown cotton, inside edges of fly are pinked.

Markingsstamped: on each button: "LAND CRAWFORD & CO." stamped: on buckle frame: "PARIS"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM