Waistcoat
Waistcoat
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Bridegroom's waistcoat of pale blue silk, embroidered with coloured silks. Part of a Norwegian bridegroom's costume purchased by the donor in 1865 from the original owner. The short waistcoat is cut close to the neck with an upright collar, and has a straight front. An embroidered design of curved stems bearing flowers and pomegranates decorates the collar, continuing down either side of the front opening. Eight dome-shaped silver buttons adorn the front, embossed with geometric designs.
The waistcoat is backed and partly lined with a printed cotton featuring small detached leaves in brown and light green on a buff ground. The collar is lined with a silk of red, green and yellow stripes.
The waistcoat is backed and partly lined with a printed cotton featuring small detached leaves in brown and light green on a buff ground. The collar is lined with a silk of red, green and yellow stripes.
Object details
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| Title | Waistcoat |
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| Brief description | Waistcoat, embroidered silk, Norway, 1700s. |
| Physical description | Bridegroom's waistcoat of pale blue silk, embroidered with coloured silks. Part of a Norwegian bridegroom's costume purchased by the donor in 1865 from the original owner. The short waistcoat is cut close to the neck with an upright collar, and has a straight front. An embroidered design of curved stems bearing flowers and pomegranates decorates the collar, continuing down either side of the front opening. Eight dome-shaped silver buttons adorn the front, embossed with geometric designs. The waistcoat is backed and partly lined with a printed cotton featuring small detached leaves in brown and light green on a buff ground. The collar is lined with a silk of red, green and yellow stripes. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs. E. Close |
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| Accession number | T.35-1913 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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