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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1850

GUSN

GUSN-32538

Description

Pale green waistcoat with white lining and back; shawl collar; four self covered buttons; three pockets; darts at waist and armscye, fitted and lowered waist, lined with white leather; buckle and tab back closure; single breasted.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
leather
padding (process)
silk (textile)
twill
Waistcoat
Men's clothing
Cotton
Silk
Hand Stitched
Twill
Padded
Waistcoat

Inscription

Stamped on buckle: ""15"".

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1929.130

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