Fashion — 1826-1835
Waistcoat
Blue silk single breasted waistcoat with an all over brocaded flower pattern and fabric covered buttons. In the 19th century waistcoats became a way to introduce colour and variety into male clothing as fashions in coats and trousers became plainer and darker.
- Category:
- Fashion
- Object ID:
- 34.167/2
- Object name:
- waistcoat
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- Production date:
- 1826-1835
- Material:
silk
- Measurements/duration:
- H 46 mm (waistcoat), C 92 mm (waist), L 546 mm (centre back), L 315 mm (centre front, straight), L 555 mm (overall, collar to hem), W 490 mm (chest) (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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