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Waistcoat

Description

Young child's unfinished ivory floral silk waistcoat. Closes in front with eight metal buttons not original to garment. Two pocket flaps on front. Made from older fabric from the mother's dress.

Creator

Date

circa late 18th century

Materials

Silk, metal

Dimensions

Shoulder: 10.25 inches; Chest: 27 inches; Waist: 26 inches; Full length: 20 inches

Object ID

1954.140.1

Resource ID

10635

Notes

Fabric from 1770, waistcoat made at a later date from a dress worn by Mrs. William Brown. Buttons not original.

Credit Line

Gift of the Estate of Mrs. John D. Murray

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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