Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Waistcoat
Object Number:
1941.1211b
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Wool, linen, metal buttons
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 1/4 x 18 5/8 in. ( 61.6 x 47.3 cm )
Description:
Yellow wool felt reproduction Revolutionary War waistcoat; sleeveless short single breasted waistcoat with a V-neckline and six metal buttons down the front; two lightly scalloped pockets at the waist with three button closures on each; lined and backed with natural linen; double pronged belt to cinch waistcoat to size.
Gallery Label:
This reproduction waistcaot were used by the donor as a prop for his historical paintings.
Credit Line:
Gift of John Ward Dunsmore
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
