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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1869

GUSN

GUSN-38670

Description

Printed; serpentine stem of medium scale pink roses & green leaves w/ fancy foliate ground (brown) on cream; tan lining & back; shawl collar; 4 pairs of self covered buttons; back waist curves from center down.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
chintz
cotton (textile)
stitching
festoon (motif)
floral patterns
Waistcoat
Men's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Garland
Waistcoat

Inscription

Stamped on buckle: ""1854""

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1936.612

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