Suit
- Object Name:
- Suit
- Object ID:
- 1968.042.03 a-b
- Place of Origin:
- Rindge, NH
- Date:
- circa 1784
- Description:
- Suit, boy's. Two piece. Dark blue linen resist, printed with white floral design and stripes. Jacket with long sleeves. 6-buttons down front. One pocket lower fronts. Two buttons on sleeves. Trousers, wide waistband, laced at back, front flap buttons onto waistband. Handsewn.
- Material:
- Textile
Linen - Provenance:
- Suit made for and worn by Elipha Peirce (1780-1849) when he was 4 years old. Part of a collection of objects that belonged to the Peirce family of Rindge, NH.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Gladys Woods Randall
- Subjects:
- Clothing and dress, Children's clothing and dress
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