waistcoat, sleeved


waistcoat, sleeved

Summary

white linen waistcoat (probably Madras linen) fronts each in one section,fastening with five buttons and buttonholes to low v-neck with wide turn-down collar ending in revers; extra layer lining front edges continuous with collar; bottom edges of fronts lined coarser linen; front and collar edges piped; slit pocket,white linen,piped at top,at waist each side; back in four shaped sections; bias cuffs of double thickness,piped at top edges; wrist fastening with two buttons and buttonholes.


Object Name

waistcoat, sleeved

Date Created

1820-1860

Dimensions

(L : 17.5 in):

accession number

1957.499

Collection Group

costume
menswear

Place of creation

Chennai

Medium

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