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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1775-1790

GUSN

GUSN-47294

Description

White waistcoat; standing band collar; linen back; Two pockets; double breasted; cut away waistline; Twelve pairs of thread covered buttons; woven; raised design of fabric; French seams.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
linen (material)
checker pattern
Waistcoat
Men's clothing
Linen
Hand Stitched
Checked
Waistcoat

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Frank A. Thurber

Accession Number

1966.45

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