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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1855-1865

GUSN

GUSN-39269

Description

Brown w/ black & white; white lining; brown back; shawl collar; single breasted w/ 7 self covered buttons; 3 pockets; fitted, lowered waist lined w/ black leather; buckle & tab closure; darts from waist to breast.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
leather
padding (process)
silk (textile)
serpentine (shape)
floral patterns
stylization
Waistcoat
Men's clothing
Cotton
Cambric
Leather
Padded
Hand Stitched
Serpentine
Geometric Floral
Waistcoat

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1937.933

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