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Waistcoat

Waistcoat
Object name 
Waistcoat
Date 
1820-1860
Medium 
Silk brocade, cotton chintz
Dimensions 
Overall: 23 x 15 in. ( 58.4 x 38.1 cm )
Description 
Waistcoat with cream and white silk leaf and vine pattern brocade outlined in grey; rolled collar dropped into ovoid lapels over five silk brocade covered buttons; tan cotton chintz back panels with two ties; tan chintz lining and tan strip of leather around the lining base.
Credit Line 
Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Merrell L. Stout
Object Number 
1945.355
Gallery Label 
This waistcoat was worn by Charles Stout, grandfather of the donor at his marriage to Honera Frances Merrell.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.