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Waistcoat
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Waistcoat made of white cotton dimity or diaper with small gold-colored brocade figure design. Shawl collar widening toward the bottom. 3 pockets. Cotton lining and back. Cotton strap with blued steel handmade buckle in back. Place inside the front lining where padding could be inserted.
G85.743
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Male
Historic Costume
Waistcoat
Male
Cotton
Glazed Cotton
White
1850 - 1860