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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-30116

Description

White waistcoat, block printed with brown flecks; linen lining and back, with two pairs linen ties at back; Notched lapel; high collar; double breasted; seven pairs self-covered buttons; two pockets.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
block printing (relief printing process)
cotton (textile)
stitching
linen (material)
stripes
banding
geometric patterns
Waistcoat
Men's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Stripe
Transfer Printed
Geometric
Waistcoat

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1923.815

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