Vest

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Vest

Entry/Object ID

CW 5703

Description

Man's vest. Off-white satin front. Satin stitch embroidery in off-white. Two pockets. Five covered buttons. White cotton back and lining. Buckled belt in back.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1880

Provenance

Notes

Note found in pocket: Jacob Riegel's vest (1822-1880). Two cards from a ball found in pocket, now stapled to catalog worksheet: "It is expected you will be accompanied with Ladies. This Card to be presented on entering the Ball Room." "EAGLE HOP. COMPLIMENTARY. Mr and Mrs. J.W. Webb. Quadrille " Polka. Quadrille. " Polka. "Mazourka. Waltz, Polka, Scottish. Quadrille. " Polka. "Mazourka. Waltz, Redowa, Polka Mazourka. Quadrille. " Polka. " Mazourka. Quadrille. FINALE."