Fitted vest with blue embroidery on light tan colored background. The embroidery is in long strips down front with cascading v shapes. There is additional blue material around the arm opening. Two small self-fabric pockets at front where slight gathering occurs through the mid-section. The vest measures 17" (w) x 21" (l).
Collection
Permanent Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1945 - 1946
Notes
Date: 1945 circa
Made: Philipines
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Vest
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Main Garments
Nomenclature Class
Clothing
Nomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
Parts
Count
1
Material
Fabric
Provenance
Notes
Paper tag attached to vest says: "1945-46 - (Major) CH Janewtry(sp?). He went to the Philipines after the war to organize American Legion posts.
(Reverse side)
Brought back from Philipines by Matt's granpa in 40s - after occupation + rebuilding of the island.
