VEST FROM A STAFF UNIFORM
About this object
Man's waistcoat of blue and white striped satin-woven cotton. V-neckline with notched curved collar, and triangular hem. Darts at each front side bisect 4 (functioning) slit-front pockets above the bust and at hips. Fastens at center-front with 3 silver buttons. Fulling lined in cream twill-woven cotton, back panel of same plain cotton. Fastens at center-back with self-buckle.
- Object name:
- VEST FROM A STAFF UNIFORM
- Made from:
- Satin-weave cotton (front) -- twill-weave cotton (back and lining) -- silver metal (buttons, back buckle)
- Date made:
- mid 20th Century
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 2019.7.9
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973