Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

G98.004

Description

Mostly hand-stitched waistcoat made of white cotton pique. Double row of machine topstitching around armscye fronts. DB, deep opening, and shawl collar. 3 welt pockets with diagonal ends. Upper one diagonal placement. Opening in plain white cotton lining for chest padding. Back is made of the same fabric. Straps for buckle (missing). Six translucent white glass dome buttons (brass back plates and U rings) on ring holders.

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

Cotton

Lining

Glazed Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1860