From the Knight family of Wolverley, Lea Castle, Simonsbath , Exmoor. Probably worn by John Knight's son. Simple and pleasing. The stirrups would have kept the trousers taut and creasless. Beau Brummell wore such trousers to attain a perfection of line. de Marly, Diana Fashion for Men. An illustrated history p 84
THESE WERE RECENTLY STOLEN BY THE COURIER COMPANY ALSO KNOWN AS INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS COURIERS owned by John Porter or his real name J Ponton. If you are offered them or see them on E Bay please contact me and try and get some details from him of his address. Thanks. of sand coloured thickish cotton, the fall front with three buttonholes, the central front opening beneath with two buttons and buttonholes, a further two to the centre front waistband, two either side to secure the fall front, a small slit pocket to one side, both sides with further buttons and buttonholes holding the deeper pocket flaps, the back with two eyelet holes with white tape flanked by two buttons, central back V gusset and two asymetrical seams, large bottom area and tapering legs, slits to the bottom and stirrups, secured by two buttons inside trouser leg, the waistband and fall front lined with white linen, the waistband lined and pockets made from white cotton, waist 30 in;78 cm; length 4 ft; 1.22 cm.
Very good apart from a few deep rust coloured spots. Photos available. One stirrup is missing.
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