Ivory; embroidered serpentine floral and foliate garland in polychrome browns, blues and greens with silk thread along front and pocket flaps; single breasted with twelve buttons (two missing); back of cream wool; back closure missing but probably two pairs of ties.
waistcoats (garments)
embroidering
linen (material)
silk (textile)
satin
wool (textile)
Waistcoat
Waistcoat
Unknown
Gift of Mrs. David Penhallow
1966.252
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