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Man's waistcoat
English
1720–40
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Quilted cotton
Dimensions
80 cm (31 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1689
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionForeparts: white cotton quilted, corded and embroidered in french knots in floral motifs at front line, pockets, flaps, hemline; trimmed with tassled fringe at base of front line and hemline. Single breasted. Straight front line with long skirts slightly flared over side vents. 14 covered buttons at front, 4 each at pockets, 1 each at wrists. White cotton sleeves slit at back of wrists, base of armholes open with 2 reinforcing tapes. 2 flapped pockets. White cotton lining and back with short vent.