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Waistcoat

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1855-1860

GUSN

GUSN-790

Description

Ivory; basketweave; white lining; cream back; single breasted; 5 self covered buttons; 3 pockets; 2 darts from waist to breast; buckle and tab back closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
machine-made
padding (process)
satin
silk (textile)
twill
wool (textile)
basketmaking
weddings
Waistcoat
Men's clothing
Wool
Silk
Hand Stitched
Twill
Satin
Padded
Basket Weave
Wedding
Waistcoat

Inscription

Stamped on buckle; ""PATENT 1855""

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1930.1080

Related Items

Title Wedding Accession Number 1930.1079

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