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Waistcoat
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched waistcoat made by midnight blue silk voided velvet with a tan leaf motif. Lined with cotton. Padded chest. Brass plated buckle on strap with the date stamped 1854. Double breasted. Curved hem. Low curved shawl collar. Watch pocket. Leather binding on inner front hem. For a larger man.
G89.001
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Male
Historic Costume
Waistcoat
Male
Velvet
Cotton
Blue
1855 - 1890
Date
On belt buckle.
1854
Engraved