Braces
Name/Title
BracesEntry/Object ID
G2000.135Description
Braces (suspenders that attach with a button), fronts embroidered on ivory silk with silk chenille thread in shades of green, coral, yellow, and blue. Paired vines crossing each other under roses. At the top are yellow birds with leafy twigs. Within each space between the vines are initials made of small silver spangles and silver boullion. Added narrow straps for the front buttons; buttonhole in back. Backs are white cotton. Bound with slate blue ribbon.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
BracesClothing Sex
MaleTextile Details
Fabric
Silk, ChenilleColor
Cream, MultiMade/Created
Date made
1810 - 1825Notes
Date: 1810Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American