Waistcoat
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Textile
Place of origin
Albania
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Snowshill Wade Costume Collection, Gloucestershire
NT 1349231.2
Summary
Waistcoat - Part of a jacket, waistcoat and gaiters from Albania made from red napped wool with pink glazed cotton lining. The jacket is trimmed with black braid and cord (Greek plait) on the seams and the edges with stylised tree of life on the front, sleeves, and back. The waistcoat fastens with black cord covered buttons and loops. The gaiters fasten with hooks and eyes. (male)
Provenance
Given to National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade