Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

-

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

2018.001.40

Description

Waistcoat made of floral cotton 'pigskin' pique fabric. Double-breasted waistcoat missing one button. 7 (out of 8) metal basketweave buttons. Brass. Deep and wide shawl collar. Two welt pockets-two in front parallel with the floor and one left breast pocket slashed and slanted (parallel with hem). Cotton lining and backing. The back strap missing a buckle-no ties.

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

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1845