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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1859

GUSN

GUSN-39082

Description

Black waistcoat with white lining; brown back; black satin stitch embroidery; shawl collar; single breasted with six self covered buttons; three pockets; darts at armscye and waist; leather lined waist; buckle and tab back closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
leather
padding (process)
satin
floral patterns
stylization
Waistcoat
Men's clothing
Cotton
Leather
Cambric
Padded
Embroidered
Hand Stitched
Geometric Floral
Waistcoat

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1937.502

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