Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

G2019.06.01

Description

Patchwork waistcoat made of cotton. Double-breasted with covered buttons (16-all intact). Two outer waist pockets. Standing collar with pointed revers. Patchwork consists of printed cotton diamonds, top-stitched together in an English method. Cotton back and lining. Four cotton twill tape back ties. The patchwork is mirrored on either breast. Revers and front bottom hem are faced with patchwork. The center front meets at a gentle point.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Male
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Waistcoat

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Lining

Glazed Cotton

Color

Brown

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1845