What material are these trousers?

[sammy]

I've always admired this photo of Douglas Fairbanks. I hope I can be this stylish at his age. I especially love the trousers he is wearing and want to have my tailor make me a pair in a similar material. Judging by the sheen on the thighs, I thought they might be velvet or moleskin. Anyone know of a book from one of the mills that may have something similar to this? Thanks.

 

[mack11211]

From the sheen I would suspect velvet.

 

[Charley]

They could be a very fine wale corduroy.

 

[westinghouse]

Silk