Originally Posted by graybeardtmm3
bead breeches might be easiest explained

Thanks to you, Tom, it didn’t take long for me to learn something new this day ie beaded breeches.

And, yes, that bolstered frame is “interesting”.

(With that location I have to believe you bought it from my old hang out - Green Top - where I purchased my first 16b SxS and got hopelessly started down this path. Enjoy it in good health.)

Speude Bradeos