man's waistcoat
Accession Number NWHCM : 1947.122.12
Description
Man's waistcoat in green corded silk front and back, large flapped, thigh length waistcoat, points slightly cut away, sleeves added later, possibly from rest of suit as embroidery in similar, cuffs of green silk edged in gold lace, heavy silk silver embroidery on hems, pocket flaps and surrounds, the foreparts criss-crossed with silver stems, having silver leaves in centre of each pane, about 1730 to 1740
Creation Date
1730-1740
Department
Costume and Textiles : Norwich Castle Museum