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Waistcoat
Object/Artifact
"Entirely hand sewn? black satin. DB, low, wide shawl collar. Self buttons. Strap (inked inside “Wilson Hunt”) with heavy black laquered buckle. Watch pocket, darts through pockets. Padded front, curved side seams. Slightly curved bottom, slit in back. Seams and pockets topstitched, fine cording in edges.Came with snuff box 92.050.2 in the pocket."
G92.050.2
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1860 - 1880
User Age: Adult Gender: Male
Waiscoat
Black
Satin
Wedding
Hunt, Wilson