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Culture:American
Title:waistcoat
Date Made:1835-1845
Type:Clothing
Materials:textile: yellow, plain-weave worsted wool; off-white, plain-weave cotton backing
Place Made:United States
Measurements:overall: 20 3/4 in.; 52.705 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2001.15.1
Credit Line:From the Family of Francis E. Barnard
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Man's waistcoat, with yellow front and white/off-white backing. The garment features a high shawl collar with low V-neck. Double breasted, however, only proper left side over proper right. Welt pocket on either side, above the waist. Back and lining is a bleached, plain weave cotton. The waistcoat comes to a slight point at CF, and is straight across the back lower edge. Back tightens using eyelet holes and lacing (laces are missing).

Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Cotton; Wool

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