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Waistcoat
1800-1820
Description
A waistcoat with ivory silk satin fronts and a linen back. The waiscoat is double-breasted with a shawl collar and each front has a row of five silk-covered buttons. The back is linen with a vent at the center. There are three sets of linen tape ties to adjust the fit of the waistcoat. The lapel is lined in silk.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
2001.0037.006
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Patricia Newbold Forbes Dempsey
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Object Number
2001.0037.006
Object Name
Waistcoat
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1800-1820
Materials
- Silk
- Linen
Dimensions (inches)
24.016 (H) x 14.173 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
61 (H) x 36 (W)