Museum Collections
Luce Center
Waistcoat: John Hancock
Object name
Waistcoat: John Hancock
Date
ca. 1780
Medium
Silk twill, linen
Dimensions
Overall: 29 x 16 1/4 in. ( 73.7 x 41.3 cm )
Description
Waistcoat with cream silk twill front panels embroidered all over with a floral and bow-tie design, embroidered floral garlands and bow-ties decorated with gold painted metal sequins along the opening of the garment, the base and on the ogee shaped pockets at the waist in red, pink, blue, green, white and black thread; a gold thread double outline also runs around these area; natural linen back panel and interior lining; thirteen buttons covered with gold foil and gold wire in a Star of David design; slits at sides and up the back from the waist to the bottom of the garment.
Credit Line
Gift of George Gibbs
Object Number
1871.7
Gallery Label
According to accession records this waistcoat belonged to John Hancock (1737-1793).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





