Chaps

NameChaps

Maker Monray SL

Dateca. 1954

Place madeMadrid, Spain, Europe

MediumLeather, cotton

DimensionsOverall: 39 3/8 x 40 3/4 in. (100 x 103.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Robin Martin, A.2011.29.1

Object numberA.2011.29.1

DescriptionMedium golden brown leather chaps with decorative topstitching in off white cotton thread at the top corners where ties attach, at the crotch, edged at the bottom with short leather fringe, and at the knees, where straps are attached and long lacings hang at the inner knee. The waist ties are fringed at the ends, the front is slightly sueded, and the back side is smooth and slightly darker and warmer in color. A brand on the inside reads "Monray SL Madrid" within a triangle.