Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Waistcoat

Entry/Object ID

VC.95.20

Description

Ivory silk man's waistcoat. Silk "rep" on front, lined with ivory linen. High, notched collar. Seven covered buttons. Breast pocket and two lower pockets. Back is ivory linen lined with same. Central back seam. Belt from side seams meets in middle with brass buckle. Inside front bottom has triangular lining of beige faux leather and front is padded with wool.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Textile Details

Material

Silk, Linen, Wool, brass, leather?

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1867 Date made: r. 1834 - 1867

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

17 in

Length

23-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 17 x 23 1/2 in. (43.2 x 59.7 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Stains under arms and on front. One inch rip in silk on right arm hole.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Unknown

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial

Note

Deaccessioned in 2025 - poor condition; transitioned to study collection [CAM, 3/18/26]