Waistcoat

Clothes for Men

Inventory number
2022.10.27.14.CM.WT.C1775.GB
Description
Men's waistcoat in beige silk satin, with a round neckline and basques that reach the top of the thighs. It has pockets, whose flap is scalloped, at the hips, twelve embroidered buttons on the left and their buttonhole on the right. It is decorated with a polychrome silk tambour flowered with small bouquets, embroidered buttons, braids and tassels. Its back is in beige linen. It is adjustable, using two linen ribbons. It is lined with beige silk twill.
Materials
Silk satin
Embroidery thread
Silk serge
Linen
Origin
circa 1775 United Kingdom