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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1865

GUSN

GUSN-48104

Description

Navy blue w/ black & white motif; cream lining; brown back; single breasted w/ 5 shank buttons; 3 pockets; fitted & lowered waist; darts from waist to breast; buckle & tab back closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
leather
padding (process)
twill
velvet (fabric weave)
cloverleafs
floral patterns
Waistcoat
Men's clothing
Cotton
Twill
Leather
Padded
Hand Stitched
Clover
Bouquet
Waistcoat

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1970.2

Related Items

Title WAISTCOAT Accession Number 1970.1

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