Not currently on display at the V&A

Waistcoat

ca. 1970 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Man's waistcoat with fronts of dyed chinchilla in deep blue. It has a low V-neck with cut away fronts fastened by a zip. There are two slit pockets at waist level in each front. At the back, there is a buckle and strap adjustment. The back and lining are of blue artificial silk satin.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Chinchilla fur lined with artificial silk satin
Brief description
Man's waistcoat of dyed chinchilla, made for Liberty & Co Ltd, England, ca. 1970
Physical description
Man's waistcoat with fronts of dyed chinchilla in deep blue. It has a low V-neck with cut away fronts fastened by a zip. There are two slit pockets at waist level in each front. At the back, there is a buckle and strap adjustment. The back and lining are of blue artificial silk satin.
Dimensions
  • Front from shoulder length: 23in
  • Chest circumference: 41in
  • Back length: 19in
  • Weight: 0.44kg
Marks and inscriptions
'Liberty of London' (On black silk ribbon with white silk wording, together with the Royal Coat of Arms, sewn to the inside back of the neck)
Credit line
Given by Mr H P Viti
Collection
Accession number
T.191-1978

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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