Broek van Ernst Casimir I
Once owned by the Frisian stadholder Ernst Casimir, these breeches are full, in keeping with early 17thcentury fashion. The braids at the side seams â€“ coils of silver thread â€“ were popular and recall the then popular â€˜Poolseâ€™ (Polish) jackets. The iron hooks on the waistband attached the breeches to a doublet. The fly closed with buttons and buttonholes â€“ this seems normal now, but at the time it was a rarity.