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Maker(s):S. Fisher
Culture:English
Title:waistcoat
Date Made:1940-1965
Type:Clothing
Materials:textile: red and black figured silk; synthetic lining and backing; metal buckle; elastic
Place Made:United Kingdom; Great Britain: England; Great Britain: Greater London, London
Measurements:Center Back - CB: 24 1/2 in; 62.2 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2019.30.2
Credit Line:Gift of Cynthia Flynt, grandaughter of Helen and Henry Flynt
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Formal waistcoat worn by Henry Needham Flynt (1893-1970) during the mid-20th century. Henry, along with his wife Helen Geier Flynt (1895-1986), founded the Heritage Foundation, later Historic Deerfield, in 1952. The waistcoat, which would have been worn with a formal tuxedo, is made from a red and black small-figured silk. On a label inside is stitched “HANDMADE/ S. Fisher. 22, 23 and 42 Burlington / Arcade/ hyde Park / 4180 LONDON W.” The waistcoat is adjustable from the back.

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