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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1852

GUSN

GUSN-28744

Description

Black satin waistcoat with tan lining; brown back; brown leather lining at waist; shawl collar; six self covered buttons; two outer pockets; two interior pockets; gussets at waist at front and back; buckle and tab closure; single breasted.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
padding (process)
satin
silk (textile)
twill
marriage
Men's clothing
Silk
Cotton
Satin
Twill
Hand Stitched
Padded
WAISTCOAT

Inscription

Handwritten in ink, left front and right back lining: 1) Front: ""L.C. Thwing 1 March 1852"" 2) Back: ""L.C. Thwing 1 March 1852"" 3) Buckle stamped: ""L*P""

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1919.571

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