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History & Notes: These suspenders were used by Henry Swanholm at his wedding.
Description: Pair of satin, leather, and braided cord suspenders. Front of suspenders are of blue satin with the reverse lined in yellow satin. Front is embroidered with floral motif in white and red flowers with green and golden leaves. Front button elements on each side are of two twisted strands of yellow braided cord with ends finished in white leather. Back button element is of white leather which clips on to suspenders with metal elements.
Object Number: 1936.025.0003
Object: suspenders
Category: Men's Garments
Circa: 1880
Materials: satin, metal, cotton
Donor: Mrs. Mamie Swanholm
Description: Pair of satin, leather, and braided cord suspenders. Front of suspenders are of blue satin with the reverse lined in yellow satin. Front is embroidered with floral motif in white and red flowers with green and golden leaves. Front button elements on each side are of two twisted strands of yellow braided cord with ends finished in white leather. Back button element is of white leather which clips on to suspenders with metal elements.
Object Number: 1936.025.0003
Object: suspenders
Category: Men's Garments
Circa: 1880
Materials: satin, metal, cotton
Donor: Mrs. Mamie Swanholm
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