Waistcoat
Date1760-1780
OriginEngland
MediumSilk voided velvet; metallic tape trim; twilled wool back: silk and linen-cotton linings
DimensionsOL: 30"; Waist: 36 1/4"; across back shoulders: 11 3/8"
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg
Object number1989-429
DescriptionMan's sleeveless waistcoat of green, cream, and black silk voided velvet in lattice pattern trimmed with metallic silver tape and sequins. The back of the waistcoat is of orange wool with a center back seam opening with a 2" vent. The waistcoat has a rounded, collarless neckline. Front closes with 13 buttons covered with metallic threads and sequins. Bottom of front angled away below waist. Curved, shaped pocket flaps cover functional pockets.Label TextWaistcoat
Britain, 1760-1780
Silk voided velvet trimmed with silver tape and sequins, worsted back, lined with silk and linen-cotton
G1989-429, gift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg
