Waistcoat

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

G2008.047

Description

Woman’s white diamond-textured pique riding habit vest, entirely hand stitched. Natural waistline in back, very deep front point with a long, boned bust dart on each side; bone in each side seam; peplum effect from short flaps bearing small pockets with shaped flaps (the right one is blind). Back is a single layer of sturdy white cotton. Eyelets for hooks, replaced with hooks and loops, to hook on the opposite side. The hooks are spaced closely at the waist. Left facing has a bit of a printed novelty shirting,

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1845 - 1855

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

Waistcoat, Riding, Equestrian, Riding Habit, Pique, Cotton, White

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Riding Habit