White men’s vest. The front panels are made from twill-woven cotton. The back piece is made from plain-woven cotton. There are two welt pockets. The neckline has a round lapel. The vest secures at the center front with four small fabric-covered buttons. There are two vertical panels at the center back, each with five bone grommets through which is strung cotton tape to adjust fit. There are also eyelets at the center back of the collar through which a string is strung to adjust fit.
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Worn by Levi Wilson Page of West Townshend, Vermont