1850-1860
GUSN-13197
This ivory-colored silk men's waistcoat is made with a shawl collar three pockets, and a center front single-breasted closure with six buttons. The surface of the front is embellished with white work embroidery in satin stitch and french knots. Waist shaping with two darts at front and with an attached leather strap at center back, adjusted with a buckle and tab closure. Lined and backed in white cotton.
waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
leather
silk (textile)
satin
whitework
festoon (motif)
floral patterns
weddings
Waistcoat
Men's clothing
Cotton
Leather
Padded
Whitework
Hand Stitched
Tree
Garland
Wedding
Waistcoat
Stamped on buckle: ""L*P""
Unknown
China
1964.51M
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