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Waistcoat
(late 18th century-early 19th century)

Medium
wool, cotton, glass (buttons)
Measurements
50.5 cm (centre back) 45.5 cm (waist, flat)
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Accession Number
1057C-D4
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Lady Nicholson and her daughter, 1951
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Pale yellow waistcoat in twilled wool printed with small floral design. Double breasted, with shawl collar, two welt pockets and 12 black glass buttons. Black piped front edges and pockets. Cream cotton twill waistcoat back, pocket interiors and lining. Four cotton tape ties centre back. Garment appears entirely handstitched.