court waistcoat

Summary

Cream, corded silk, with short replacement back and lining of twilled silk and cotton; V-shaped neck with standing collar; two pockets; fastening with seven silk covered and embroidered buttons; Front panels embroidered in sprigs, and each side of front and pocket flaps with floral border in coloured silks. Replacement back, probably early 20th century for women's wear (fancy dress)