Collection Highlights
The Assassination of President Lincoln, at Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. April 14th 1865
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.60
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Trousers
Object Number:
1943.352c
Date:
1908
Medium:
Wool, silk, cotton, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 15 1/2 x 46 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 39.4 x 118.7 cm )
Description:
Pair of black wool trousers (part of Coaching Club uniform); button fly with hidden buttons, black silk ribbon down the side of each leg, suspender buttons around the waistband; 2 straps at the back which buckle at the center beneath the waistband, with rectangular metal buckle with vertical chape and 2 tongues; waistband lined with white satin, seat and pockets lined with white twill weave cotton fabric.
Gallery Label:
These trousers are part of a formal uniform worn by Harris Fahnestock to Coaching Club dinners. The Society also owns the other pieces to the uniform.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Harris Fahnestock
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
