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vest

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Object Name
Vest
Other Terms
Vest; Upper Body; Main Dress; Male
Date made
1800 - 1825
wearer
Hayden, J. D.
Measurements
shoulder straps:;
overall length-sh seam/cf base:;
stand collar (center back): 1 3/4 in; 4.445 cm
neck opening, neckline/top button:;
center front, neckline to base:;
side seam: 8 3/4 in; 22.225 cm
buttons: 1/2 in; x 1.27 cm
buttons, spacing: 1 3/8 in; 3.4925 cm
buttons, span:;
lowest button, above base:;
front, width: 19 in; x 48.26 cm
waist pocket welts, max length: 5 1/4 in; x 13.335 cm
waist pocket welts, width: 3/4 in; 1.905 cm
waist pocket welts-from side seam: 1 in; x 2.54 cm
waist pockets, depth: 5 in; x 12.7 cm
waist pocket welts, above base: 5 in; 12.7 cm
center back: 17 in; 43.18 cm
back width:;
back belt, upper, at wide end: 3 1/4 in; 8.255 cm
back belt, lower, at wide end: 3 in; 7.62 cm
ID Number
CS.058221
catalog number
058221
accession number
205078
Credit Line
Gift of M. Josephine Page
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Data Source
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