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Waistcoat
French
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk
Dimensions
50 cm (19 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.286
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionForeparts: red velour. Single breasted. Stand-up collar. Closed line pointed to center (Hussar cut). Eight brass buttons with thistle marked, "HONI/SOIT OUI/MAL Y/PENSE"; two welted pockets. Maroon silk back, tabs with rectangular brass buckle; slight vent. Glazed linen twill lining with maroon silk at base of foreparts.