Collection Highlights
Draft wheel
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
1865.6
Medium:
Wood, metal
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Luce Center
Waistcoat
Object Number:
1843
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Silk, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 1/2 x 17 in. ( 62.2 x 43.2 cm )
Description:
Waistcoat with a cream silk floral brocaded front panels; small rolled collar dropped into ovoid lapels; five silk covered buttons, hidden by a panel of silk covering the button holes; brown linen back panel with linen belt and two pronged metal buckle for cinching the garment at the lower back; natural linen lining.
Gallery Label:
This waistcoat was owned by Fredrick V. Rushton, the father of the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Mary A. Rushton
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
