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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1790-1815

GUSN

GUSN-30117

Description

Black and green striped waistcoat with band of purple geometric shapes; White lining and back; back closure-two pairs ties; double-breasted; Separate standing collar with "knotched" lapel; natural waistline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
stitching
jacquard
weaving
linen (material)
tabby (textile)
silk (textile)
American Colonial
geometric patterns
stripes
Men's clothing
Novelty Weave
Hand Stitched
Colonial Pattern
Stripe
Jacquard
Silk
Geometric
WAISTCOAT

Pattern

Colonial Pattern

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1923.817

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