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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1845-1859

GUSN

GUSN-13201

Description

White waistcoat with shawl collar; single breasted with six self buttons; floral pattern woven "a la disposition"; three pockets; padded; white cotton lining and back with buckle and strap closure; lowered waistline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
silk (textile)
floral patterns
weddings
Men's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Floral Trail
Wedding
WAISTCOAT

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Accession Number

1988.154

Places

China

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