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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1857-1869

GUSN

GUSN-39271

Description

Brown & white woven pattern; shawl collar; 3 pockets; cotton lining & back; heavily padded front; single breasted w/ 5 self covered buttons; 2 inner buttons; back buckle; darts on front; fancy ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
padding (process)
geometric patterns
square (shape)
summer (season)
Waistcoat
Men's clothing
Padded
Hand Stitched
Geometric
Square
Walking Wear
Waistcoat

Inscription

Stamped on buckle: ""G & Cie - SOLIDE - PARIS - 1857""

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Paris, France

Accession Number

1937.939

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