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Waistcoat

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1869

GUSN

GUSN-45690

Description

Cream; white back; shawl collar; single breasted w/ 3 self covered buttons; embroidered collar, waist & pockets; white lining; natural waistline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

waistcoats (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
machine-made
padding (process)
silk (textile)
satin
whitework
floral patterns
stylization
weddings
Waistcoat
Men's clothing
Whitework
Hand Stitched
Geometric Floral
Padded
Wedding
Cotton
Waistcoat

Inscription

Stamped on back of buckle: ""PATENT - 1865""

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1955.36

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