Museum Collections
Luce Center
Waistcoat
Object name
Waistcoat
Date
ca. 1760
Medium
Wool, linen
Dimensions
Overall: 34 1/2 x 26 in. ( 87.6 x 66 cm )
Description
Red wool waistcoat with heavy gold silk and metalic floral garland embroidery along V-neck, garment opening, base, on and below ogee pockets; thirteen gold foil and embroidery covered buttons down the front and four beneath each pocket; lined with natural linen.
Credit Line
Gift of Lawrence Timpson
Object Number
1910.27
Gallery Label
This waistcoat belonged to James De Lancey (1703-1760), lieutenant-governor of New York from 1753-1760.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




