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Waistcoat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1785-1805

GUSN

GUSN-30114

Description

White waistcoat with vertical geometric bands alternating with plain and solid bands; No collar, wide revers; double-breasted, seven pairs of self covered buttons; Two pockets; three pairs ties at back; French seams.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
linen (material)
matelassé
chevrons (motifs)
Men's clothing
Linen
Matelasse
Hand Stitched
Chevron
WAISTCOAT

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1923.810

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