Waistcoat
Name/Title
WaistcoatEntry/Object ID
G2012.047Description
Waistcoat made of heavily lattice-textured black silk and wool with occasional fine red wefts and green flecks. Double-breasted with 4 angled welt pockets. No collar, slightly angled. Slightly pointed waist. Lined with simple white cotton cambric. Backing is speculated to be a silk / cotton blend, golden brown with faint red stripes. Back straps with old black lacquered buckle. 8 buttons with slotted backs which appear to be made of papier-mâché although they feel like a ceramic material. Molded with red and green sections and then painted black.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Child, Male
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
WaistcoatClothing Sex
MaleTextile Details
Fabric
Silk, WoolLining
CottonColor
BlackMade/Created
Date made
1900Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American