Man's Waistcoat
Subject
Clothing and Dress
Title
Man's Waistcoat
Date
ca. 1810
Format
Length: 23 inches (58.4 cm)
Waist: 34 inches (86.3 cm)
Waist: 34 inches (86.3 cm)
Description
This dark blue silk satin vest was constructed in the early nineteenth century, around the year 1810. Made with a undyed and unbleached linen back and the satin front lined with linen, the double-breasted vest has six sets of small covered buttons and hand sewn buttonholes.
The lapels have a very high turn back with a tall standing collar at the back. The two welt pockets, one on each side front, have wide standup welts (1 3/4 inches). No padding was used to shape the chest area. Black thread used for repairs is visible on this well-worn vest.
The lapels have a very high turn back with a tall standing collar at the back. The two welt pockets, one on each side front, have wide standup welts (1 3/4 inches). No padding was used to shape the chest area. Black thread used for repairs is visible on this well-worn vest.
Source
Donor: David S. and Barbara S. Moulton
Identifier
URI 1987.12.21
Contributor
Marie Bonygne
Collection
Citation
“Man's Waistcoat,” Historic Textile and Costume Collection, accessed April 25, 2024, https://uritextilecollection.omeka.net/items/show/548.