Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

G93.115

Description

Entirely hand-stitched waistcoat made of white fancy woven cotton (dimity). Purple roller-printed figures of sailor astride yardarm with arms folded across his chest. Double-breasted. Curved front hem. Wide armholes. Tinned buckle stamped on the back strap. No padding. Lined and backed with PW white cotton. Buttons gone.

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

White

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1865

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Date

Location

On back strap.

Transcription

Patent 1854

Material/Technique

Stamped