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1846
GUSN-40759
Ivory waistcoat, white lining and back; Shawl collar; three pockets; single breasted with six self covered buttons; fitted, lowered waistline lined with tan leather; buckle and tab back closure; leaf design.
waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
leather
padding (process)
tabby (textile)
silk (textile)
damask
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
floral patterns
stylization
weddings
Men's clothing
Cotton
Leather
Padded
Novelty Weave
Hand Stitched
Geometric Floral
Wedding
Leaves
WAISTCOAT
1. Stamped on buckle: ""L.B.(arrow)B."" 2. Note in pocket: ""A wedding waistcoat - Mrs. H.H. Ahrnke""
Unknown
1940.891
Title Wedding Dress Accession Number 1940.889
Title Slippers Accession Number 1940.890
Title Stocking Accession Number 1940.895
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