Waistcoat
1850 (made)
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Waiscoat of white satin with pale blue figured pattern of flowers and branched trails. It has a pointed turn down collar, straight welted pockets and a single breasted self covered button fastening. It is lined and backed in natural twill. It has triple brass eyletted and boned stays at the back, which are tied with white tape. The fronts are faced with beige leather.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Figured satin, lined and backed with twill, triple brass eyletted and boned, and faced with leather |
| Brief description | Figured satin waistcoat, manufactured by Welch Margetson Oilet Holes Patentees, London, 1850. |
| Physical description | Waiscoat of white satin with pale blue figured pattern of flowers and branched trails. It has a pointed turn down collar, straight welted pockets and a single breasted self covered button fastening. It is lined and backed in natural twill. It has triple brass eyletted and boned stays at the back, which are tied with white tape. The fronts are faced with beige leather. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Welch Margetson Oilet Holes Patentees, 132 Chepaside, London' (Stamped in blue on the stays.) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Tilly |
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| Accession number | T.293-1973 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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