Waistcoat, about 1780-1840

Description:
Maybe an under waistcoat, worn under other waistcoast as it is very plain and there is original piecing at side front, indicating the sides would not have been seen.Inserted panel at side seams.Worn by a member of the Mitchell family of New York State.
Date Issued:
[1780 TO 1840]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection
Place:
New York
Subject Topic:
Waistcoats, Men's clothing, and Buttons (Fasteners)
Subject Name:
Mitchell Family
Format:
clothing
Rights:
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URL:
http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:EM02_35_596_22