Man's waistcoat
Category
Costume
Date
1775
Materials
Silk satin, silk thread embroidery, machine lace, linen.
Measurements
660 x 420 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603186
Summary
A man's waistcoat made from cream silk satin. The collarless waistcoat is decorated on the front opening, hem and pocket flaps with multi-coloured silk thread embroidery in a floral motif and machine embroidered net, with scattered leaves and flowers across the rest of the ground. It has a linen back and is lined in a combination of linen and silk satin.
Provenance
Gift of Lord Clanwilliam