Waistcoat

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

G2005.137

Description

Waistcoat of fine camblet or cambleteen, with dainty printed border design of decorative grasses and swirling stems aranged to align with edges of garment and pocket welts. Single breasted, 8 carved mother of pearl sew-through buttons. Two welt pockets, level and rib height. Bottom at natural waist, round. High standing collar. Back is coarse cotton with no ties. Inside lined with same.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1795 - 1805

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Male

Lexicon

Search Terms

Waiscoat, Printed, Cambleteen