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Waistcoat
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Berlin waistcoat made of quilted diamond cotton. Design consists of a rust color background decorated with a black diamond pattern with turquoise centers.
G2017.008.2
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Adult, Male
Historic Costume
Waistcoat
Male
Wool
Glazed Cotton
Red
circa 1870