Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

G89.001

Description

Entirely hand-stitched waistcoat made by midnight blue silk voided velvet with a tan leaf motif. Lined with cotton. Padded chest. Brass plated buckle on strap with the date stamped 1854. Double breasted. Curved hem. Low curved shawl collar. Watch pocket. Leather binding on inner front hem. For a larger man.

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

Velvet

Lining

Cotton

Color

Blue

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1890

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Date

Location

On belt buckle.

Transcription

1854

Material/Technique

Engraved