Waistcoat

Clothes for Men

Inventory number
2023.7.11.1.CM.WT.C1780.FR
Description
Men's waistcoat made of satin with a linen lining. It is embroidered on the buttons, the pockets and the collar with multicolor vegetal patterns and scrolls in chain stitch. The back was replaced by a linen piece of fabric. The vest was modified later in the 19th century.
Materials
Silk satin
Embroidery
Linen
Origin
circa 1780 France