Collection Highlights
The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.QH41.C26.1974
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Waistcoat
Object Number:
INV.3205
Date:
1780-1800
Medium:
Silk, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 3/4 x 16 1/2 in. ( 60.3 x 41.9 cm )
Description:
Waistcoat with purple and blue striped silk front panels embroidered all over with a flowerbud design; back panel and lining of natural linen; two straight pockets at waistline with embroidered decoration; two rows of seven silk covered buttons (one false set for decoration only) with embroidered floral garlands between in navy, yellow, blue, white, and pink thread; pockets, base and opening outlined with yellow embroidery.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
