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Waistcoat
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched waistcoat made of thin cotton madras. The pattern is soft blue and tan ikat stripes on white ground. Lined and backed with homespun cotton MID. Straight sides and bottom. Double-breasted. High opening with double lapels. No (or half) collar. Wide pocket welts, only proper right is a pocket. Self-covered flat bone buttons. Reinforcement bands under each row of buttons. One pair of reinforced eyelets in the back.
G2001.101
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Male
Historic Costume
Waistcoat
Male
Cotton
Glazed Cotton
Blue
Orange
White
1790 - 1800