Vest, about 1790

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Description:

A rare survival of a winter or fall waistcoat used for hunting or sporting underneath a jacket.It seems likely the bright red color was akin to the orange vest used by hunters today.An expensive piece and few have survived.

Date Issued:

[1785 TO 1795]

Data Provider:

Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford

Collection:

Digital Dress Collection

Place:

United States

Subject Topic:

Waistcoats, Men's clothing, Buttons (Fasteners), Linen, and Wool

Format:

clothing

Rights:

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URL:

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:EM02_55_140_130