Man's Vest
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Jacob Louis Fox
(American, 1856 - 1936)
Clothing MakerMade by
Gemmill, Burnham and Company
(American, 1890 - 1952)
Date1915
MediumMachine-stitched silk and cotton, with abalone buttons, cotton wadding, and non-ferrous metal buckle. Buttons have brass shanks and pins.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across chest): 25 x 19 1/4in. (63.5 x 48.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro
Object number1980.87.13
DescriptionMan's vest of black silk, woven with a design of stripes and diamonds. The vest has a deep, narrow shawl collar forming a U-shaped neckline. The center front opening fastens with four carved abalone buttons with brass shanks, held in place with brass pins. Each side of the front is pointed, so that the bottom edge is W-shaped in the center. There are two breast pockets and two 4 1/2-inch-wide lower pockets. The backing fabric is black silk satin woven or impressed with a subtle, narrow stripe. The fit of the vest adjusts with a buckled strap across the lower back. The vest is lined with black cotton sateen. The chest area is slightly padded.
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