Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

2018.001.37

Description

Entirely machine-stitched waistcoat made of black and white striped cotton. Single-breasted. 5 buttons all present of carved mother of pearl. Removable buttons with pins. 4 welted and slanted pockets in front. Double-pointed hem at the center front. Lined and backed with cotton broadcloth. Collarless, with a deep V opening in the front. Straps in the back for buckle.

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

Fabric

Broadcloth

Lining

Glazed Cotton

Color

White, Black

Made/Created

Date made

1895

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Label

Location

Either side of the buckle.

Translation

SOLID

Material/Technique

Stamped

Location

Left strap.

Transcription

WJD

Material/Technique

Ink

Location

Right strap.

Transcription

WJD 5

Material/Technique

Pencil