Kids Benjamin Franklin Colonial Boy Costume - Revolutionary War Founding Father Set

What's Included

• Brown tricorn hat with upturned brim — traditional 18th-century three-cornered design
• Brown frock coat with attached waistcoat front — long coat with standing collar and cream ruffle cuffs
• Cream jabot — ruffled neck piece for colonial gentleman finish
• Brown knee breeches — elasticated cuffs at knee, stretchy waist for comfortable fit

The Kids Benjamin Franklin Colonial Boy Costume recreates the iconic look of America's Founding Fathers in a complete four-piece set. The rich brown frock coat, cream jabot and tricorn hat deliver instant 1770s Revolutionary War-era recognition.

The coat reaches below the knee with a standing collar, the attached waistcoat front creates authentic layered colonial styling, and the breeches gather neatly at the knee with elasticated cuffs. The cream jabot and wrist ruffles contrast against the brown base for period-accurate colonial gentleman detailing.

Key Features

• Complete four-piece colonial set — coat, hat, jabot, breeches
• Tricorn hat with classic three-point upturned brim
• Frock coat with the waistcoat front sewn in
• Elasticated cuffs at knee and stretchy waist for active wear
• Ideal for ages 3-10 years (sizes S-XL)

Perfect For

Book Week & School History Projects: Benjamin Franklin is a popular Book Week choice for historical biography assignments, American Revolution presentations, and colonial days at school. The instant-recognition tricorn hat and jabot make this a standout option for school history days or any colonial-era themed event.

Theatrical Productions & Reenactments: Whether it's a school play about the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a community theatre production set in Revolutionary War-era Philadelphia, or a living history event recreating 18th-century America, the frock coat and breeches silhouette fits the colonial gentleman archetype perfectly.

American History Celebrations: School history days, biography parades and class presentations — this costume brings Benjamin Franklin and the colonial era to life. Pair with a parchment scroll prop (not included) to reinforce the statesman theme.

How to Wear It

Complete the founding father look with a white curled wig, white knee socks and black shoes (not included). A parchment scroll prop reinforces the Declaration of Independence association. Skip modern accessories — keep it historically clean with colonial-era styling only.

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