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White "twilled" stripes; turnover collar with wide, pointed lapels; double breasted with four pairs of pearl buttons; two pockets; seam along center front; white back with strap and probably buckle closure.
waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
linen (material)
Waistcoat
Waistcoat
Stamp on strap: (difficult to read) ""HENRY TOOLE & COMPANY, Saville Row _______, _____""
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
Henry Toole & Co. (Maker)
London, England
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.5394
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