Man's Vest
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1810
MediumHand-stitched cotton and linen, with cotton-covered bone buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width ): 20 1/2 x 18 1/4in. (52.1 x 46.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionMan's vest of white marseilles (also called "marcella") fabric, with a woven pattern of plain stripes alternating with geometric figures on diagonal ground. The vest has a 2 3/8-inch-high (measured at center back) standing collar and is very narrow across the shoulders. It buttons nearly to the top at center front, with six self-covered buttons. There is a 5 2/8-inch-wide pocket on each lower side. The back of the vest is plain linen. The front corners of the vest are lined with a finer grade linen pieced out with plain cotton. Four linen tapes stitched to the back originally tied to adjust the fit.
Object number1950.176.0
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