Trousers

1861-1865

Place madeUnited States, North America

Wool, cotton, metal

Overall: 2 x 12 1/2 x 43 in. ( 5.1 x 31.8 x 109.2 cm )

Z.3092

DescriptionMedium blue wool mounted rifleman's trousers with green piping down the side of each leg; 4 button fly, 6 buttons around the outside of the waistband, horizontal slit watch pocket to the left of the fly beneath waistband, vertical slit pockets at the side seams; 2 straps at the back which fasten at the center to rectangular metal buckle with double-tongued chape; seat and inside of legs reinforced; waist and pockets lined with white cotton, 4 buttons inside leg hems for stirrups.

Markingscast: on face of fly and waistband buttons: "BROOKS BROTHERS / N.Y."

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM