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Waistcoat
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely machine-stitched waistcoat made of black and white striped cotton. Single-breasted. 5 buttons all present of carved mother of pearl. Removable buttons with pins. 4 welted and slanted pockets in front. Double-pointed hem at the center front. Lined and backed with cotton broadcloth. Collarless, with a deep V opening in the front. Straps in the back for buckle.
2018.001.37
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Adult, Male
Historic Costume
Waistcoat
Male
Broadcloth
Glazed Cotton
White
Black
1895
Label
Either side of the buckle.
SOLID
Stamped
Left strap.
WJD
Ink
Right strap.
WJD 5
Pencil