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Metadata
Object Name |
Vest |
Object ID # |
1987.66.3 |
Other Name |
Waistcoat |
Title |
John W. Longacre wedding vest, 1875 |
Creator |
Maker Unknown |
Place of Origin |
Southeastern Pennsylvania |
Date |
1875 |
Material |
Cotton, Wool |
Dimensions |
L-26 inches |
Description |
A man's wedding vest made out a black felted wool with a long shawl collar. There is a double breasted closure, with six fabric covered buttons (1 missing). There is an angled slit chest picket on the proper right side and two slit pockets at the waist. The back of the vest is made out of a brown glazed cotton with a self-fabric belt and metal closure. The inside of the vest is lined in a cream cotton twill. The vest is machine constructed with hand finishing details. |
Provenance |
Worn by John W. Longacre (1848-1922) on his January 9th, 1875 wedding to Mary B. Schantz (1852-1931). The couple moved to Richland Township, Bucks County and were members of the East Swamp Mennonite Church |
Source |
Gift of Dorothy Longacre McGann |
People |
Longacre, John W., 1848-1922 Longacre, Mary B. Schantz, 1852-1931 |
Collection |
Clothing-Men's |