Gents waistcoat
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Linen, Metal thread, Silk
Measurements
820 mm (Length)460 mm (W)
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The Argory, County Armagh
NT 565856
Summary
Silk waistcoat with embroidered front. Cream and pale blue woven striped silk, with floral embroidery in silk and metal threads along front edges and bottom, the front and pocket flaps and underneath pocket flaps. Back is plain weave linen. Lining is linen with silk at front edges and bottom of front panels. Buttons covered in silk and metal thread and hand embroidery; 12 buttons on front and 3 on each pocket flap.