Waistcoat
Date1820-1840
OriginEngland
MediumOrangey-red twill wool, slightly napped, trimmed with voided velvet linen and silk "livery lace"; twill wool facings; replaced linen lining and back.
DimensionsL: 24"; Chest 36".
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1954-1033
DescriptionWaistcoat of orangey-red twill wool, trimmed on high standing collar, down fronts and around pocket flaps with cut voided velvet"livery lace" in red, blue, and black on cream ground, edged with yellow. Waistcoat has no buttons or buttonholes, fastening at center front with (replaced) hooks and eyes. Shaped pocket flaps have three multicolor thread buttons beneath, but no functional pockets. Replaced back is short, made of a single layer of linen, with linen fitting ties. Faced with twill wool; lined with new linen.Construction History:
1. 1820-1840: Initial Construction
2. April 4, 1956: Cleaning, checking, restoring by Ernest LoNano.
