Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

G92.081

Description

Entirely hand-stitched waistcoat made of black satin. 3 pockets. Shawl collar. Small self-domed buttons. Padded, shaping dart beneath lower pockets. Black leather facing at the bottom. White PW cotton lining. Tinned steel buckle. Notched back edge. Slightly curved front edge. Brown cotton back. Note in pocket giving expenses of Alfred's trip. 9/30/60 - $120.40.

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

Satin

Lining

Glazed Cotton

Color

Black

Made/Created

Date made

1856

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Inscription

Location

On a piece of twill tape inside.

Transcription

B.C.T.

Material/Technique

Ink

Notes

Evelyn says it is from Roger’s family (Roger Thomas)

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Thomas. Roger