Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

2022.05.003

Description

Entirely machine-stitched sport’s waistcoat made of pale chamois leather and lined with cotton. Five cellulose acetate buttons in a pale faux-horn color. Part of Abercrombie & Fitch's early sportswear and recreational wear line. Most likely for hunting or outdoor pursuits.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Adult, Male
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Waistcoat

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Material

Leather

Lining

Glazed Cotton

Color

Tan

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1910

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Cloth Label

Location

Center back on lining of neck.

Transcription

Made in Denmark for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. New York

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embroidered

Notes

Fitch joined Abercrombie in 1900, but soon parted.