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Waistcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely machine-stitched waistcoat made of blue and white woven cotton check fabric. Single-breasted with row of five buttons (removable). Waistcoat comes together with very pronounced double-point in the center front with button band in the center front to achieve this double-point. Four pockets all welted and slanted parallel to hem slant. No collar present. Backing and lining of fine cotton broadcloth.

2018.001.39

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Adult, Male

Historic Costume

Waistcoat

Male

Cotton

Cream

Blue

1880 - 1900

Inscription

Right strap in the back.

Marianna Wilkens

Pencil

Inscription

Below the previous inscription.

WVR

Ink

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