Breeches
- Object Name:
- Breeches
- Object ID:
- 2007.046.03
- Date:
- 1850
- Description:
- Breeches, part of diplomatic uniform worn by Charles Brickett Haddock as United States Charge d'Affaires in Portugal, 1850. Knee length. Cream color wool. White cotton reinforcement at seams. Five-button front flap. Brass and bone buttons at waist and knees. Three brass buttons at each knee, with eagle and "U.S.A." Brass buckle at each knee. Steel buckle on back.
- Material:
- Textile
Wool
Cotton - Dimensions:
- W-18 L-30 inches
- Provenance:
- Made for and worn by Charles Brickett Haddock (1796-1861) of Hanover, NH, in 1850 for his presentation to the King of Portugal as United States Charge d'Affaires at Lisbon. Haddock served in this post from 1850 to 1854.
The uniform was preserved by successive generations of Charles B. Haddock's descendants. With handwritten note, "Great grandfather Haddock's court suit. Worn at the Court of Portugal - 1850." - Credit Line:
- Gift of Shirley S. Haddock, in memory of Charles W. Haddock
- Subjects:
- Diplomats, Diplomatic service
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