Vest

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Vest

Entry/Object ID

1967.128.1

Description

This man's vest features front panels made of black silk in a fancy weave, adorned with a diaper pattern and delicate pink and white floral sprigs. The edges of the vest are bound with decorative brown and white tape. It has three welt pockets. Designed in a double-breasted style, the vest has two rows of four buttons each, all covered in black silk. The lining of the vest is crafted from undyed cotton, providing a comfortable inner layer. The back panel of the vest is made from brown glazed cotton. There is a strap with a metal buckle is positioned at the back, allowing for fit adjustments. The interior of the front hem is faced with a strip of brown leather.

Context

Worn by William Hubbard Hurlbut at his marriage to Lydia Marsh Chaffee in Richford, Vermont.

Acquisition

Accession

1967.128

Source or Donor

Bellows, Ella Agnes Rich (1882-1971)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Vest

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Fabric

Brocade

Material

Silk

Made/Created

Date made

1846

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

Hurlbut, William Hubbard (1824-1899)

Related Places

Place

Town

Richford

County

Franklin County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America