Waistcoat
PeriodCirca 1790
Place MadeNew Jersey, U.S.A.
MediumCotton, steel
ClassificationsCostume, Men's
Credit LineMuseum Collection
Object number1994.503
DescriptionA man's waistcoat, with a white twill woven cotton front extensively embroidered in whitwork leafy scrolls and swirls, with the panels mirror images of one another. The garment is constructed with a pair of waist pockets. Fine, plain woven cotton serves as front panel lining and the unlined waistcoat back, which is fitted with two tabs and an adjustable steel buckle. The front of the waistcoat is worked with nine buttonholes down the right side to accomodate removable buttons, while the left side has three buttonholes with two "false" buttonholes above and below.Collections
