Waistcoat
1780-1789 (made)
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Green silk waistcoat with floral chain stitch tambour embroidery on the front around the collar, hem, pockets, and centre front. The waistcoat fastens with silk-covered buttons, each embroidered with a single floral stem. There are bloodstains from duelling wounds on the front and back.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Embroidered waistcoat, 1780s, English; Green silk embroidered with chain stitch, duel wound blood on front and back |
| Physical description | Green silk waistcoat with floral chain stitch tambour embroidery on the front around the collar, hem, pockets, and centre front. The waistcoat fastens with silk-covered buttons, each embroidered with a single floral stem. There are bloodstains from duelling wounds on the front and back. |
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| Accession number | CIRC.470-1919 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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