Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

G89.240

Description

Entirely hand-stitched waistcoat made of linen. Lined with yellow / ivory finely striped pina or pineapple cloth MID. 3 angled welt pockets. No darts. Strap in back with 2 part tinned steel buckle. Single breasted. Little self covered buttons with bone disc inside. Wide opening. High, narrow shawl collar. Pointed bottom edge.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Child, Male
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Waistcoat

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Fabric

Linen

Lining

Glazed Cotton

Color

Yellow, Cream

Made/Created

Date made

1835 - 1845

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Male

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Inscription

Location

Inside strap.

Transcription

Ainslie

Material/Technique

Pencil