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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1750

GUSN

GUSN-719

Description

Tan silk and wool; this is an incomplete waistcoat-it has been taken apart. There are two pieces and they are the front panels; no collar; cut away style; ten large silk covered buttons; three large buttonholes are stitched closed; one pocket flap missing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
linen (material)
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Waistcoat
Waistcoat

Additional Identification Number

1923.197

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Dennison Rogers Slade

Accession Number

1923.197AB

Related Items

Title WAISTCOAT Accession Number 1923.196

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