Object: Man's vest
Brand:
Audrey Buckner
Date: Fall 1992
Medium: Silk jacquard and silk twill
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Audrey Buckner
Object number: 93.62.1
DescriptionGo Ask Alice man's vest in black silk jacquard with Alice in Wonderland design in pale purple, beige and white, with contrast black silk twill deep U shawl collar; pointed front hem; stand pockets; five self covered buttons; black back with buckled half belt
Label Text:Many of John Tenniel’s iconic illustrations for Alice in Wonderland were based on Lewis Carroll’s preliminary drawings for the tale. After the book’s first printing in 1865, the British newspaper the Guardian reported that while Carroll’s tale was delightful, Tenniel’s illustrations were even better. The fabric used for this waistcoat features several of his Alice characters.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Fairy Tale Fashion