Man's waistcoat
1790-1800
Cream silk faille and multicolor silk embroidery
Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Roger Gerry
Object number87.120.1
Waistcoats were an integral element of men’s attire during the late eighteenth century. Examples embroidered with flowers were especially common. Waistcoat styles changed regularly, and their embroidery precluded them from being altered to adapt to new silhouettes.
DescriptionCream silk faille waistcoat with multicolor silk embroidered floral motifsCollections
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