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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1856-1870

GUSN

GUSN-54612

Description

Forest green; white lining; green (changeable) back w/ buckle & tab closure; shawl collar; 6 self covered buttons; 4 pockets (one is inside, breast); slightly lowered waist w/ leather lining; gussets at waist; single breasted.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
leather
stitching
machine-made
padding (process)
velvet (fabric weave)
Waistcoat
Men's clothing
Cotton
Leather
Padded
Hand Stitched
Waistcoat

Inscription

Stamp on buckle: ""1856""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. E. H. Eldredge

Accession Number

1947.284

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