{"product_id":"1989年頃-ブルックスブラザーズ製-アメリカ陸軍-チノパン-米西戦争-当時の未使用品-中古品扱い","title":"Circa 1989 | Brooks Brothers | U.S. Army | Chino pants | Spanish-American War | Unused at the time | Treated as used","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eThese are extremely rare chino trousers from the Spanish-American War era, considered the origin of U.S. military chino pants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eBased on the stamp on the inside, this pair has been confirmed to be manufactured by B\u0026amp;B Co. (Brooks Brothers). While Brooks Brothers is still known today as a long-established American clothing manufacturer, in the late 19th century, the company also undertook the production of uniforms for the U.S. military.During the period of American overseas expansion, spanning from the Spanish-American War (1898) to the Philippine-American War, Brooks Brothers was one of the civilian manufacturers responsible for producing military supplies, and this item serves as a valuable historical artifact that preserves that legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eThe Spanish-American War of 1898 is known as a turning point when the United States began its full-scale expansion overseas. To accommodate operations in tropical regions such as Cuba and the Philippines, lightweight, breathable khaki-colored cotton uniforms were adopted to replace the dark wool uniforms that had been the standard until then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eThis \u0026ldquo;khaki\u0026rdquo; fabric is the origin of the chino cloth military uniforms that would later become popular worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eThe history of chino dates back to the mid-19th century, when khaki uniforms were adopted by the British Indian Army.The U.S. military also recognized its practicality and began full-scale adoption around 1898 as uniforms for tropical regions. This trend continued through World War I and World War II, evolving into the post-war Ivy League style and American casual fashion, and eventually developing into the modern chino pants we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eIn other words, this item is not merely a pair of military pants; it can be considered a historical piece that marks the starting point of the chino culture that continues to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eThe details are also fascinating, strongly retaining the classical construction characteristic of the late 19th century, such as a button fly, back cinch, suspenders buttons, and a deep rise. The metal buttons used are all original to the period, maintaining the garment\u0026rsquo;s appearance almost exactly as it was when manufactured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eEven more astonishingly, despite being military attire from over 100 years ago, this item shows extremely little wear and is in such excellent condition that it could almost be called unworn. While there are some stains and signs of aging from storage, the fabric retains ample body, making it a miraculous find for military attire of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eOpportunities to find actual uniforms from the Spanish-American War era on the market are extremely rare, and it is no exaggeration to say that a piece made by Brooks Brothers is museum-quality. This is truly a collector\u0026rsquo;s piece, indispensable for discussing the history of military uniforms, American vintage fashion, and the history of chino pants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eProduct Name: U.S. Army Spanish-American War Era Chino Trousers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1158\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture: United States\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1176\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eManufacturer: B\u0026amp;B Co. (Brooks Brothers)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1214\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eDate: Circa 1898 (Spanish-American War era)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1246\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eMaterial: Cotton chino fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1265\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eSpecifications:Button fly, back cinch, and suspenders buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eThe condition is very good. There are almost no signs of wear, and it appears to be an unused, stored item; however, as this is an item over 100 years old, there is some storage-related dirt, discoloration, and minor signs of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eAs this is a used item, returns are not accepted. Please understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eSize (flat measurements)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1481\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWaist 41 cm, Hip 45 cm, Rise 30 cm, Inseam 74 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MILITARIA 1911 ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48246816473329,"sku":"OG-60-402","price":3826.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/8241\/6881\/files\/IMG_4140_6488956e-978a-4bbf-8923-a9659ed7df27.jpg?v=1780554237","url":"https:\/\/hk.militaria-1911.com\/products\/circa-1989-brooks-brothers-u-s-army-chino-pants-spanish-american-war-unused-at-the-time-treated-as-used","provider":"MILITARIA 1911 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}