Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

G2008.051

Description

Entirely hand-stitched waistcoat made of fine ivory silk satin. Pointed waist but a bit high. Welt pockets placed high. Wide shawl collar standing high on neck. Self-covered buttons. Back fullness controlled by 2 pairs of wide sized cotton tapes attached to side back. Light tan cotton lining and 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

Silk

Lining

Cotton

Color

Cream

Made/Created

Date made

1833

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

G2008.051.2