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PAIR OF CIVIL WAR PERIOD OFFICER’S TROUSERS

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,400.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
PAIR OF CIVIL WAR PERIOD OFFICER’S TROUSERS
<B>PAIR OF CIVIL WAR PERIOD OFFICER’S TROUSERS.</B></I> Very fine quality blue wool with narrow black seam welt which extends to the base of the waist band. Cotton pockets, silk waistband. Burlap reinforcing inside the cuffs, polished cotton lining. Brown polished cotton reinforcing at four button fly. Split belted back with japanned adjusting buckle and brown polished lining on back of belt. All closure/ suspended and pocket closure buttons of tinted bone. The black seam welt probably represents either medical or staff. A classic pair of Civil War officer’s trousers in both form and construction and a style and color used by officers on both sides. <BR><B>Condition</B></I>: Very fine, just some tiny scattered moth holes, very minor. Some minor scattered stains on the cotton half lining, again inconsequential. Missing one of the suspender buttons and one pocket closure button broken in half but the detached piece is included. All stitching tight and sound. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Clothing, Costumes & Jerseys (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)