Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

G2001.101

Description

Entirely hand-stitched waistcoat made of thin cotton madras. The pattern is soft blue and tan ikat stripes on white ground. Lined and backed with homespun cotton MID. Straight sides and bottom. Double-breasted. High opening with double lapels. No (or half) collar. Wide pocket welts, only proper right is a pocket. Self-covered flat bone buttons. Reinforcement bands under each row of buttons. One pair of reinforced eyelets in the back.

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

Blue, Orange, White

Made/Created

Date made

1790 - 1800