Tuesday, February 17, 2015

1780's Men's Waistcoat

From the seller:
Antique 1700's Mens Waistcoat Faille EMBROIDERY Vest Colonial GC

2 flap pockets, decorative buttons

tambour embroidery

faille front; back is open with ties

Length 25"; Armpit to armpit 17"

medium to heavier weight, lined

museum deaccession

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From Me:

Probably late 1780's/early 1790's.

1 comment:

  1. Indeed a helpful post. The blog features some of the conventional ways of wearing bespoke suit waistcoat for men. Could you please share some tricks on donning waistcoat & tailor made bespoke suit for wedding for groom? How can one achieve that all-important & galvanized look?

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