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Men's Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. late 19th century

GUSN

GUSN-246948

Description

Men's silk waistcoat. Features a red brocaded paisley design on the front; the back side is brown. The waistcoat has six black buttons and three pockets, and a white lining inside.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
silk (textile)
buttons (fasteners)
Waistcoat

Inscription

"Henry C. Bowen's / ... waistcoat ..." (handwritten)

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Katharine Richardson

Accession Number

2002.29.2

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