Man's Vest
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Thomas F. Oakes
(American, 1900 - 1966)
Dateabout 1950
Mediumknit fabric; wool
DimensionsBodice (overall length x width): 22 1/2 × 15 1/2in. (57.2 × 39.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Nora Oakes Howard
Object number2012.532.20
DescriptionMan's vest, hand-knitted during the 1950s, in pink and black fabric, made by E. Oakes for her husband, T. F. Oakes. Five brass buttons on front closure. Buttons have an image of a lion. Front of vest has a pink and black pattern. Back of vest is black.
Status
Not on view
