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Saturday, November 3, 2018

DOUBLET & BREECHES - 1630's

Source: Quilts 1700-2010 Hidden Histories, Untold Stores by Sue Pritchard

Pg. 25 - 27:

A rare quilted item made from what was two previous quilts, as per the stitching and seams of this item. The style of the doublet & breeches means they were made into clothing approx. 1635. English. Ivory silk satin.  So far no matching pieces of the prior quilts have been located. V&A Collection.

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