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1. Waistcoat, about 1805-1815

Description:: Rather dirty, but still handsome early 19th century (Empire) waistcoat, with typical high stand collar and short straight foreparts.Exquisite hand done backstitching.White on white embroidery popular in this era.Tab at center back might possibly be for hangingon a knob or peg.
Date Issued:: [1805 TO 1815]
Data Provider:: Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:: Digital Dress Collection

2. Jewelry Suite of Brooch and Earrings, about 1860

Description:: This style can be referred to as bowknot jewelry, and was popular from 1850-1870.The three small jump rings at the bottom of each piece may have been used to suspend small ball drops.
Date Issued:: [1860 TO 1875]
Data Provider:: Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:: Digital Dress Collection