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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1810-1854

GUSN

GUSN-53934

Description

Cream waistcoat with white back; Standing collar; front embroidered with single flowers and trees bearing roses near buttonholes; Double breasted with ten pairs of buttons.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
linen (material)
wool (textile)
floral patterns
Men's clothing
Linen
Cotton
Embroidered
Hand Stitched
Floral
WAISTCOAT

Inscription

Stamped on buckle: ""PATENT - 1854""

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1945.5

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