Man's waistcoat
18th century
Object PlaceIndia
Medium/TechniqueSilk twill-weave ground with gold-wrapped thread discontinuous supplementary patterning wefts tied down with supplementary warps in twill-weave; lined with silk satin; metal hooks and loops
DimensionsHeight (centerback) x width: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number43.514
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
Collections
ProvenanceLent by Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA, 1943; The Elizabeth Day McCormick Colection; Gift from Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA, October 14, 1943
19th century
18th century
fourth quarter of the 18th century
1875–1900
19th century
18th century
late 19th century
19th century