Man's Vest
Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by the
Avery family
(American)
Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by the
Geer family
(American)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1855-1860
MediumHand-stitched cotton and wool, with gutta percha and brass buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width): 21 x 20in. (53.3 x 50.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Amos Geer Avery
Object number1998.80.3
DescriptionMan's double-breasted vest of dark brown velveteen. The rows of buttons extend the length of the vest so that it may be buttoned all the way to the turn-down collar, or the top may be left unbuttoned and turned back to create lapels. The buttons are molded gutta percha with brass shanks. There is a 6 1/4-inch-wide pocket on each side. The backing fabric of the vest is dark brown cotton; the lining is plain, undyed cotton. The bottom edge of the vest is lined to a depth of three inches with black satin-woven wool.
Status
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