Boy's Waistcoat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Eddy family
American
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1770s
MediumHand-stitched linen
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width across bottom): 17 x 15 1/8in. (43.2 x 38.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Annetta Eddy Brigham
DescriptionWhite plain-woven linen waistcoat for a very small boy. The center front, which closes with Dorset buttons, slopes away towards the bottom. The skirts are slightly flared and there is a center back vent. There are two pocket flaps over the hips, but no pockets. Each front facing terminates in a point about 1 1/4" below the shoulder line and the same distance outside the neckline, suggesting the appearance of a collar lapel. There are six buttonholes but only four buttons remaining.
Object number2001.49.6
On View
Not on view
c. 1750-1760
