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Pleated Tunic
1852-1855
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Williamsburg, United States
During the second half of the 19th century, boys wore various styles of tunics. This pleated example was worn by young Joshua Frye when sitting for his portrait in the 1850s. It is a rare chance to see how an artist interpreted clothing in the canvas compared to the actual garment.
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Details
- Title: Pleated Tunic
- Date Created: 1852-1855
- Location Created: America, Virginia, Madison County
- Physical Dimensions: Chest: 20 inches Waist: 20 inches Center back: 9 inches Center front 8 ½ inches
- Type: Pleated Tunic
- Rights: The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Gift of Katey Frere, Jenna Goodman and Robert Goodman.
- External Link: Learn more about this object at Colonial Williamsburg's emuseum
- Medium: Cotton, silk, copper alloy (brass)
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