Original: Doublet and Breeches, 16/17th-19th Century

 In an early modern mood, and selected this month's original garment for that reason. LACMA has this marked as "late 19th century construction, 16th-17th century textile" without further elaboration--I suspect they mean that it was made or altered for fancy dress or theatrical use in the late 19th century from extant 16th/17th century garment.

 

 

Red velvet doublet and breeches, courtesy LACMA.

Whatever it's particular origins, I do like the points. And the paned trunkhose. And the wings. And the buttons. It's a fun garment.