Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Waistcoat
Object Number:
1949.313b
Date:
1875-1885
Medium:
Wool, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 18 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. ( 2.9 x 47 x 62.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: reverse of each button: "J. & Co. / LONDON"
Description:
Black wool and silk Naval officer's dress 4-pocket waistcoat with lapels (no collar), front made of black wool, 4 buttons at the stomach; reverse made of black satin with 2 straps at the waist which buckle at the center to rectangular metal buckle with double-tongued chape; lined with white twill-weave silk.
Gallery Label:
This waistcoat was worn by Naval Chief-Engineer William Leonard Nicoll (1842-1887). The Society also owns the other pieces of this uniform, as well as other uniform articles worn by Nicoll.
Credit Line:
Gift of William Leonard Nicoll
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
