Waistcoat, man's; [?]; [?]; CT78.412

Waistcoat, man's; [?]; [?]; CT78.412
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Owaka Museum and Catlins Information Centre Wahi Kahuika - the Meeting Place – a rest on your journey.

Name/Title

Waistcoat, man's

About this object

Waistcoat, man's; lightweight white linen with a geometrical weave pattern and pale green thread woven to form geometrical spots, four pockets. Cotton back and fully cotton lined. Front fastens with five buttons, back has fabric tabs, buckle and button for fit adjustment.

The design for the type of buckle on this waistcoat was registered in the 1840s.

Maker

[?]

Maker Role

[?]

Date Made

[?]

Place Made

[?]

Medium and Materials

processed material, textile, linen;
processed material, textile, cotton;
processed material, meta;l
processed material, synthetic, plastic

Technique

machine-made

Technique

stitched

Measurements

h 560mm (centre back neck to hem) x w 340 (shoulder to shoulder)

Subject and Association Keywords

manners and customs, costume. dress. fashion

Subject and Association Keywords

technology, handicrafts, dressmaking

Subject and Association Keywords

technology, handicrafts, homecrafts

Credit Line

From the collection of Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika, The Meeting Place "a rest on your journey".

Object Type

clothing

Object number

CT78.412

Rights

All rights reserved

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