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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-13197

Description

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.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Stamped on buckle: ""L*P""

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Accession Number

1964.51M

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