Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

G96.102

Description

Entirely hand-stitched waistcoat made of ivory silk faille with widely spaced, ivory silk, scattered small embroidered floral sprays. Cut with a slight flare at the hip. 3 pockets. Narrow curved slits. Pointed bottom. Standing collar. White glazed cotton lining with interior left breast pocket, and cotton back. Narrow straps in the back, with one brass eyelet, and twill tape tie. Domed silk thread-covered buttons reach part way to the collar. Overall, appears to stand well away from the chest.

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

Silk

Color

Cream

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1835