US Cavalry officer's uniform dress pants worn by John H. Alexander

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A pair of navy blue wool uniform dress pants worn by John Hanks Alexander of the 9th US Cavalry. The boot-cut trousers are made from a dark navy wool broadcloth. The trousers fasten at the center front waist with six (6) metal buttons and one (1) additional button and tab at the top, all hidden from the facing side by an additional placket. The waist band has a gore at the center back for an adjustable fit, closing with a self-fabric tab and metal buckle. Six (6) round metal buttons are sewn around the waist band for attaching suspenders. All of the buttons except the topmost on the front fly are marked "DÉPOSÉ / PARIS" on the front. There are two (2) welted pockets, one at each front side waist, with the welt shaped into a point and closing with one (1) button at the point.

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