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Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely machine-stitched sport’s waistcoat made of pale chamois leather and lined with cotton. Five cellulose acetate buttons in a pale faux-horn color. Part of Abercrombie & Fitch's early sportswear and recreational wear line. Most likely for hunting or outdoor pursuits.

2022.05.003

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Adult, Male

Historic Costume

Waistcoat

Male

Leather

Glazed Cotton

Tan

1900 - 1910

Cloth Label

Center back on lining of neck.

Made in Denmark for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. New York

English

Embroidered

Fitch joined Abercrombie in 1900, but soon parted.

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