This is a place for any extant garments in private collections from about 1941 back. There is no beginning date. The only rule is that it can't be currently in a museum and must be before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I mostly post items I've seen on ebay, etsy, or other auction sites so we will continue to have a record of them for research purposes. If you have antique clothing in your collection, please, email me pictures of them and I will gladly add them to this site.
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Rococo or Victorian Men's Waistcoat - you decide!
From the seller:
Vintage Antique 1700s VEST Waistcoat 36 EMBROIDERED METALLIC Silk Satin
ornate embroidery at front with some metallic stitching
fabric has metallic horizontal threads
buttons are embroidered with sequins
2 pockets, fully cotton lined
flannel back with 3 vents
Chest 36" (38 of fabric); Back length 26"
From Me:
Although the front looks 1760's~1770's, the back does not. The back looks very much like what you'd expect with a Victorian fancy dress outfit. So is this fancy dress or is it authentic? I'm not sure. Any thoughts either way?
Labels:
1760s,
18th Century,
19th Century,
mens,
Victorian,
waistcoat
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