Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Vest |
Object ID # |
1992.30.2 |
Other Name |
Waistcoat |
Creator |
Maker Unknown |
Place of Origin |
probably Southeastern Pennsylvania |
Year Range from |
1870 |
Year Range to |
1900 |
Material |
Cotton, Wool |
Dimensions |
L-22 inches |
Description |
A man's vest made out a black wool serge with a notcheded lapel collar. There is a single breasted closure, with five fabric covered buttons. There is are two angled slit chest pockets and two angled slit pockets at the waist. The back of the vest is made out of a black cotton sateen with a self-fabric belt and metal closure. The inside of the vest is lined in a cream cotton twill with a blue vertical stripe print and there is an inner right chest pocket. The vest is machine constructed with hand finishing details. |
Provenance |
Worn by Eli K. Wismer (1844-1919), husband to Anna "Annie" H. (Myers) Wismer (1846-1923). They resided in Bedminster Township, Bucks County and were members of Deep Run Mennonite Church West. |
Source |
Gift of Dorothy Bartholomew Gahman |
People |
Wismer, Eli K., 1844-1919 |
Collection |
Clothing-Men's |