Gajardoni Men's Fencing Knickers

Item

Title
Gajardoni Men's Fencing Knickers
Description
Fencing knickers made by Gajardoni in Italy. Left-side button closure designed for a right-handed fencer. One pocket on the rear-left and five belt loops (three on the rear, two on the front). Approximately 1" extra fabric in the length on the front of the knickers compared to the rear, and reconciled with pleats around the front of the knees. The extra fabric allows for full articulation of the knee without riding up or stretching too tight while lunging. Velcro closure below the knee.
Creator
Gajardoni
Publisher
Fencing Arms & Artifacts
Rights
CC BY-NC 4.0
Extent
Canvas, zipper, buttons, buckles. All measurements are with garment laid flat: 15.5" waist width. 19" hip width (7" down from waistband). 12.75" thigh width (1" below lowest part of the crotch). 6.5" calf opening width (with seams aligned). 12" front rise. 17" rear rise. 17.5" inseam. 30" total length (front). 29" total length (back). 2.5" belt loops (5 total). 1.25" width band below the knee. 5.75" tall, 5" wide rear left pocket. 8" opening on left side, closed with three 5/8" buttons.
Type
Fencing knickers
Identifier
2019.05.003
Provenance
Loaned for digitization by Jeannette Acosta-Martinez
Digitized by Benjamin Bowles
Cataloged by Benjamin Bowles