Waistcoat

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

G94.010

Description

Waistcoat, entirely hand stitched; SB; shawl collar. Black silk satin with PW white cotton lining, dk brown back. Notched back with wide strap, black lacquered buckle. Wide pockets, curved watch pocket. Long waisted, slightly curved seams, tiny brocade buttons. Heavy poadding shoulder to hem. Leather facing. Note included: “My grandmother made this vest for my grandfather for their wedding in 1882. Notice the hand done buttonholes. Sarah Hornsby for George C. White”

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1850

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Male

Lexicon

Search Terms

Wasitcoat, Black, Satin, High G. White., Wedding

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

White, G. White