Collection Highlights
Beschryvinge van Nieuvv-Nederlant
Date:
1656
Object Number:
LIB.Y.1656.D
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Luce Center
Waistcoat
Object Number:
1945.355
Date:
1820-1860
Medium:
Silk, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 x 15 in. ( 58.4 x 38.1 cm )
Description:
Waistcoat with cream and white silk leaf and vine pattern brocade outlined in grey; rolled collar dropped into ovoid lapels over five silk brocade covered buttons; tan cotton chintz back panels with two ties; tan chintz lining and tan strip of leather around the lining base.
Gallery Label:
This waistcoat was worn by Charles Stout, grandfather of the donor at his marriage to Honera Frances Merrell.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Merrell L. Stout
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
