Waistcoat [Evening]

Object detail

Accession number

2013.566

Maker

Joseph May & Sons Limited

Description

White piqué cotton backless formal waistcoat. Two small waist pockets, fastens with three mother of pearl buttons. Metal loops at sides for attaching back strap. Strap stored separately in brown paper bag. Black elastic with metal clips and adjuster.

Marks

Made in England / MAENSON / EXCLUSIA CLOTHES / by / Joseph May & Sons Ltd / Regent St. London / ALL COTTON Label

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Cotton
Organic/Animal/Shell/Mother-of-Pearl
Processed Material/Metal
Organic/Vegetal/Plant Extract/Latex/Rubber
Processed Material/Synthetic

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Joseph May & Sons Limited. Waistcoat [Evening], 2013.566. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Waistcoat Personal Artefacts Clothing Main Garments

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Domestic Textiles Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Sleeve Triangle Tints and shades Wood Bridal accessory Linens Fashion accessory Paper Paper product Font

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