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Man's waistcoat
American
1850s
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Silk; velvet with cut and uncut pile; cotton lining
Dimensions
50.8 cm (20 in.); Legacy dimension: center back: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Roger W. Cogswell
Accession Number1999.85
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack velvet ground patterned with starburst forms of black and beige uncut pile, pink centers created by silk floats; double breasted, shawl collar, three welt pockets, backing of brown cotton twill, lined with white cotton plain weave.
Condition: good; has been altered.
Condition: good; has been altered.
ProvenanceDescended through donor's mother's family