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Maker(s):unknown
Culture:English (possibly)
Title:waistcoat
Date Made:circa 1775
Type:Clothing
Materials:textile: polychrome silk embroidery; silver metalic embroidery and spangles; off-white, twill-weave worsted (shaloon) backing; off-white flannel lining; off-white figured silk; white plain weave linen pocket lining; off-white, twill-weave silk pocket flap lining
Place Made:United Kingdom; England (possibly)
Measurements:Center Back - CB: 33 in x 21 in; 83.8 cm x 53.3 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2020.24.1
Credit Line:From the collection of Malcolm Stearns, Jr.
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Man’s waistcoat or vest featuring silk and metallic emboidery in a meandering floral vine motif. Sleeveless and collarless, and featuring one welt hip pocket on either front panel. Center front button closure. . 33” x 21”

Subjects:
Silk; Linen; polychrome; Embroidery; Textile fabrics

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