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Waistcoat
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Mostly hand-stitched waistcoat made of white cotton pique. Double row of machine topstitching around armscye fronts. DB, deep opening, and shawl collar. 3 welt pockets with diagonal ends. Upper one diagonal placement. Opening in plain white cotton lining for chest padding. Back is made of the same fabric. Straps for buckle (missing). Six translucent white glass dome buttons (brass back plates and U rings) on ring holders.
G98.004
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Child, Male
Historic Costume
Waistcoat
Male
Cotton
Glazed Cotton
White
1860