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Waistcoat

Object/Artifact

Waistcoat of fine camblet or cambleteen, with dainty printed border design of decorative grasses and swirling stems aranged to align with edges of garment and pocket welts. Single breasted, 8 carved mother of pearl sew-through buttons. Two welt pockets, level and rib height. Bottom at natural waist, round. High standing collar. Back is coarse cotton with no ties. Inside lined with same.

G2005.137

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1795 - 1805

User Age: Adult Gender: Male

Waiscoat

Printed

Cambleteen

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