Wedding waistcoat with the ring

Clothes for Men

Inventory number
2023.7.10.6ab.CM.WT.C1775.FR
Description
Ivory colour silk men's vest adorned with multicolor embroideries representing flowers, garlands, cherries and ears of wheat. It has two pockets, and thirteen embroidered buttons all remaining. The lining and back are made of linen. A golden wedding ring is sewn to the collar.
Materials
Silk
Embroidery
Linen
Origin
circa 1775 France