Cream; embroidered with polychrome silk threads in chainstitch; realistic floral bouquet "growing" out of pocket with roots below; two pockets with flaps embroidered in delicate design. Single breasted with thirteen buttons; standing collar; three pairs of ties; back is open.
waistcoats (garments)
embroidering
silk (textile)
taffeta
twill
Waistcoat
Waistcoat
Handwritten in ink at neck: ""Mrs. Atkinson""
1983.6 A
Unknown
Museum Accession
1983.6
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