Waistcoat part
Waistcoat Part
1750-1800 (made)
1750-1800 (made)
Bridegroom's waistcoat of silk brocade, woven in colours on a cream coloured ground. Part of a Norwegian bridegroom's costume purchased by the donor in 1865 from the original owner. Cut in narrow v-shape at the neck, and straight down the front. The waistcoat has two false pockets with two filigree and tinsel metal buttons sewn to one side of the left poket. There are seven button-holes down the opening in front, edged with black silk braid.
Linen and dark green cloth lining. There is a printed cotton back with a pattern consisting of small detached leaves, in brown and yellow on a buff ground. Historic records note the brocade is possibly of Russian weaving.
Linen and dark green cloth lining. There is a printed cotton back with a pattern consisting of small detached leaves, in brown and yellow on a buff ground. Historic records note the brocade is possibly of Russian weaving.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Waistcoat part |
| Materials and techniques | Silk broacde with printed cotton reverse. |
| Brief description | Waistcoat, part, silk broacde with printed cotton reverse, Norway, 1750-1800. |
| Physical description | Bridegroom's waistcoat of silk brocade, woven in colours on a cream coloured ground. Part of a Norwegian bridegroom's costume purchased by the donor in 1865 from the original owner. Cut in narrow v-shape at the neck, and straight down the front. The waistcoat has two false pockets with two filigree and tinsel metal buttons sewn to one side of the left poket. There are seven button-holes down the opening in front, edged with black silk braid. Linen and dark green cloth lining. There is a printed cotton back with a pattern consisting of small detached leaves, in brown and yellow on a buff ground. Historic records note the brocade is possibly of Russian weaving. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.36-1913 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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