Collection Highlights
The Great Fire of 1835: View of New York City Taken from Brooklyn Heights on the Same Evening of the Fire
c. 1835
1935.167
Gouache on heavy paper, laid on Japanese paper, wrapped over board
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Waistcoat
Object name
Waistcoat
Medium
Velvet, linen
Dimensions
Overall: 19 x 15 in. ( 48.3 x 38.1 cm )
Description
Waistcoat with striped floral velvet front panels; small rolled collar dropped into rounded lapels over five velvet covered buttons; kerchief pocket at breast and two straight rectangular pockets below the rib line; natural linen lining and back panel with three ties on back to cinch garment together.
Object Number
INV.11814c
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
