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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1835-1845

GUSN

GUSN-33621

Description

Ivory colored waistcoat with lavender motif; white lining and back; high collar with small notch; Two handsewn eyes at back of collar with lacing; six self covered buttons; one pair linen ties with three pairs brass eyes, laced at back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
brocade (textile)
cotton (textile)
stitching
linen (material)
silk (textile)
Men's clothing
Linen
Silk
Brocade
Hand Stitched
Bouquet
WAISTCOAT

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1930.1226

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