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Object Name
Man's Vest
Object Number
1923-20-10
Description
Cream silk vest with delicate embroidery - chain stitch of flowers and vines around neck and down front; two pockets with flaps; flaps embroidered; bottom embroidered in small sprigs of flowers and leaves on body; four ties up back; eleven covered buttons down front; two vents at side seams and one at center back; lined with linen
Comment
said to have been worn by John Tallmadge (1757-1823)
Category
Personal Artifacts
Date Made
ca. 1780-1790
Materials
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