Man's waistcoat
Category
Costume
Date
1860 - 1900
Materials
Silk brocade, cotton twill, metal, buttons.
Measurements
650 x 460 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 602807
Summary
A man's waistcoat made from cream silk brocade. The waistcoat is brocaded with a floral motif, with lapels centre front and two concealed pockets on the hips. It has a cream cotton twill back and matching lining, with two cotton twill adjustment straps and buckle centre back and five self-covered buttons centre front, one missing. A paper label attached to the reverse of the rear adjustment strap reads, "43697, Mr. Jackson", a tailor's label.
Provenance
Gift of Brown, Donaghmore.
Marks and inscriptions
Inner lining of left hand side rear adjustment strap.: A paper label attached to the reverse of the rear adjustment strap reads, "43697, Mr. Jackson", tailor's label. See associated photograph.