Man's Vest
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1845-1850
MediumHand-stitched wool/cotton and cotton, with brass buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width ): 24 x 17 1/2in. (61 x 44.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Joseph T. Hall
Object number1962.43.11
DescriptionMan's vest of cream-colored twill-woven wool/cotton. The vest has a turn-down collar. It buttons from the neck to the bottom edge with eight flat, brass buttons. There is a breast pocket on the proper left side, and a pocket covered with a 1 3/4-inch-deep straight flap on each lower side. The vest back and pocket bags are made of brown twill cotton. The vest lining is plain, undyed cotton. The fit of the vest adjusts by means of tabs across the back, which originally buckled, though the buckle is now missing.
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