Man's set
c. 1925
Cotton denim
Museum purchase
Object numberP91.51.9
The sailor ensemble seen here dates from the 1920s. The United States Navy first introduced flared pants in 1905, and denim during World War I. Sailor’s pants were designed with flares to make them easier to roll up when swabbing the deck. Such pants were a precursor to the bell-bottom jeans of the hippie movement. In fact, many hippies bought their first flares from Army / Navy surplus stores.
DescriptionMan's blue denim set: long sleeve, roll collar pullover top with patch pocket at hips; matching pants with button fly and patch pocketsExhibitions