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Waistcoat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1840-1854

GUSN

GUSN-29466

Description

Black satin waistcoat; waistline is almost straight; shawl collar; double breasted; Four pairs self-covered buttons; three pockets; white cotton lining; brown cotton back; tie and buckle and tab back closure; wool lining at waist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
padding (process)
polishing
satin
silk (textile)
twill
wool (textile)
commencements
Victorian
Men's clothing
Wool
Cotton
Satin
Twill
Polished
Padded
Hand Stitched
Victorian
Graduation
WAISTCOAT

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1922.333

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