Waistcoat
Askew and Co Ltd
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
wool and cotton
Measurements
570 x 460 mm
Place of origin
London
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Shaw's Corner, Hertfordshire
NT 1275443.2
Summary
Grey pinstripe waistcoat
Full description
very fine wool fabric with dark grey background and thin dark grey stripe. Lined in cream fabric, back in soft dark fabric. Strap across back with buckle and evidence of Askew and Co label, now removed. Four pockets at the front. 6 buttons and 6 buttonholes outlined in matching thread. Hole in centre for watch chain. Some moth damage, but minor.
Provenance
Bequest of George Bernard Shaw, 1950
Makers and roles
Askew and Co Ltd, designer Askew and Co Ltd, manufacturer