Full Breeches of Ernst Casimir I

anonymous, in or before 1632

Once owned by the Frisian stadholder Ernst Casimir, these breeches are full, in keeping with early 17thcentury fashion. The braids at the side seams – coils of silver thread – were popular and recall the then popular ‘Poolse’ (Polish) jackets. The iron hooks on the waistband attached the breeches to a doublet. The fly closed with buttons and buttonholes – this seems normal now, but at the time it was a rarity.

  • Artwork typemenswear, pants
  • Object numberNG-NM-1098
  • Dimensionswidth 48 cm, length 34 cm, length 66 cm, waist 104 cm
  • Physical characteristicsWol, linnen, leer, zijde, goud- en zilverdraad, metaal