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In the late-18th and early-19th centuries, some young Richmond boys wore a new style of dress called the ‘skeleton suit.’ This close-fitting garment was characterized by long trousers buttoned onto the waist of a short jacket or waistcoat. The high waistline and close fit reflected the neoclassical silhouette of women’s dress while the trouser legs facilitated movement for boys aged three to five years.

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  • Title: Skeleton Suit Full
  • Date: 1820, 1820
  • Type: Silk, cotton, metal buttons, Silk, cotton, metal buttons
  • Contributor: Museum Purchase, Museum Purchase

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