Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

G2019.07.01

Description

Hunting waistcoat made of bright yellow wool broadcloth. Double-breasted. 8 brass buttons with fox head on each. Keyhole buttonholes. Original lacing at the center back. 4 pockets in the front, 2 pockets with faux flaps, and 2 welted chest pockets; no interior pockets; medium-length shawl lapel. Lined with cotton twill sateen. The back is lined with cotton broadcloth. Rounded 'clipped' hem. For a portly gentleman.

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

Broadcloth

Material

Wool

Lining

Sateen

Color

Yellow

Made/Created

Date made

1840

Dimensions

Width

18-1/2 in

Length

26-1/2 in