Evening Waistcoat
1936-1939 (made)
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Waistcoat of white marcella piqué. It is completely backless, held only by two buckled black cotton straps. The fronts have a long straight lapel and the garment fastens with three chrome and mother of pearl stud buttons with a pearl centre. There is a pocket at each side. The garment is lined with white rayon twill and has a tab to fasten it to the top of the trousers. The label is blue on white, stitched to the back strap.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Marcella piqué, lined with rayon twill, chrome and mother of pearl buttons with pearl centre |
| Brief description | Evening waistcoat of marcella piqué, English, retailed by Harrods, 1936-1939 |
| Physical description | Waistcoat of white marcella piqué. It is completely backless, held only by two buckled black cotton straps. The fronts have a long straight lapel and the garment fastens with three chrome and mother of pearl stud buttons with a pearl centre. There is a pocket at each side. The garment is lined with white rayon twill and has a tab to fasten it to the top of the trousers. The label is blue on white, stitched to the back strap. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Harrods Ltd.' (Stitched label) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs. R. Collet |
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| Accession number | T.444-1976 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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