Vest

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Vest

Entry/Object ID

1967.110.2

Description

This man's vest has front panels made of black silk brocade with a design featuring flowers, leaves, and interspersed dots in white. It boasts three welt pockets for and rounded lapels. The lining of the vest is crafted from light brown cotton, while the back is made of dark brown glazed cotton. There is a strap with a metal buckle positioned horizontally across the back waist, allowing for fit adjustment.

Context

Worn by Albert Chandler at his marriage to Martha Greeley in Waterbury Center, Vermont, 1898.

Acquisition

Accession

1967.110

Source or Donor

Gilbert, Lois C.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Vest

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Fabric

Brocade

Material

Silk

Color

Black, Brown, White

Made/Created

Date made

1898

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vest

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Main Garments

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Chandler, Albert N. (1874-1926)

Related Places

Place

Town

Waterbury

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America