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Man's waistcoat
Worn by: Henry Winthrop Sargent (American, 1810–1882)
American
about 1855
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Silk lampas, cotton twill back and lining, kid leather lining, metal buckle
Dimensions
Center back: 53.3 cm (21 in.)
Center front: 36.8 cm (14 1/2 in.)
Overall (Chest): 102.9 cm (40 1/2 in.)
Center front: 36.8 cm (14 1/2 in.)
Overall (Chest): 102.9 cm (40 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Mrs. Horatio Appleton Lamb
Accession Number52.1188
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMan's blue silk lampas waistcoat with dark tan glazed twill back and lighter tan glazed twill lining; narrow strips of leather along bottom edges of inside front flaps; lampas in small floral pattern of white weft floats; roll back collar; slash pocket in each front; one bound small pocket in left front; small self covered buttons; straps and buckle at lower back; inscription "Mr. H. W. Sargent" on lining of left front
InscriptionsWritten in blue ink inside proper left front: "Mr. H. W. Sargent"