Postillion Waistcoat
Date1800-1850
OriginEngland
MediumCream wool broadcloth; tabby cotton lining.
DimensionsL: 18 3/4"; Chest 36".
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1954-1042,2
DescriptionWaistcoat of white napped wool in plain weave. Sleeveless waistcoat with false pocket flaps. 8 linen covered buttons and buttonholes; Natural colored cotton back and lining.Construction History:
1. 1800-1850: Initial Construction
2. December 15, 1955: Restoration by Ernest LoNano.
ProvenanceEx Coll: Frank Moss Bennett