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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1740-1750

GUSN

GUSN-31957

Description

Black; embroidered with black thread, satin stitch, bizarre silk/lace pattern; no collar; pocket flaps; never meant to be buttoned- open, no button holes.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
embroidering
stitching
linen (material)
silk (textile)
taffeta
floral patterns
stylization
Waistcoat
Men's clothing
Linen
Embroidered
Hand Stitched
Taffeta
Geometric Floral
Waistcoat

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1928.158

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