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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1859

GUSN

GUSN-39270

Description

Brown and cream colored waistcoat; fabric woven with floral garland decoration on collar, front and waist; Single breasted with six self covered buttons; shawl collar; three pockets; cotton lining & back; fitted waist; curved waistline; back closure buckle and tab; one dart at each armhole.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
floral patterns
geometric patterns
Men's clothing
Hand Stitched
Floral
Geometric
WAISTCOAT

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1937.938

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