Man's Waistcoat
Subject
Clothing and Dress
Title
Man's Waistcoat
Date
ca. 1840s
Format
Length: 21.5 inches. (54.6 cm)
Waist: 41 inches. (104 cm)
Waist: 41 inches. (104 cm)
Description
This waistcoat is made from a black satin weave fabric with a back of a tan plain weave, and lining of a twill weave fabric. The single-breasted front, with a shawl collar, is heavily padded through the chest area. The waistcoat closes with five decorated buttons, possibly made of molded horn, and hand-made buttonholes. There is a welt pocket on each side front, and one on the proper left front. The waistcoat is entirely sewn by hand.
The waistcoat has been altered to accomodate a figure whose waist had grown larger over time with an insert of a madder print cotton sewn into the back. The back adjusts with belt tabs and metal buckles. The waistcoat has been well worn.
The waistcoat has been altered to accomodate a figure whose waist had grown larger over time with an insert of a madder print cotton sewn into the back. The back adjusts with belt tabs and metal buckles. The waistcoat has been well worn.
Source
Donor: Linda Steere
Identifier
1999.06.14
Contributor
Emily Hogan
Collection
Citation
“Man's Waistcoat,” Historic Textile and Costume Collection, accessed April 25, 2024, https://uritextilecollection.omeka.net/items/show/544.