Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

2018.001.39

Description

Entirely machine-stitched waistcoat made of blue and white woven cotton check fabric. Single-breasted with row of five buttons (removable). Waistcoat comes together with very pronounced double-point in the center front with button band in the center front to achieve this double-point. Four pockets all welted and slanted parallel to hem slant. No collar present. Backing and lining of fine cotton broadcloth.

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

Cotton

Color

Cream, Blue

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1900

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Inscription

Location

Right strap in the back.

Transcription

Marianna Wilkens

Material/Technique

Pencil

Type

Inscription

Location

Below the previous inscription.

Transcription

WVR

Material/Technique

Ink