Man's waistcoat
John Osborn Sargent
(American, 1811–1891)
1854
Place of Manufactureprobably Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Place of UseBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave (faille) moiré; cotton plain weave; brass buckle; cotton plain weave backing
DimensionsCenter Front: 55.2 cm (21 3/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Emily Welles Robbins (Mrs. Harry Pelham Robbins) and the Hon. Sumner Welles, in memory of Georgiana Welles Sargent
Accession number49.889
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ProvenanceWorn by John Osborn Sargent (1811-1891) to his wedding to Georgiana Welles (born 1818) at Trinity Church in Boston on February 17, 1854; Inherited by his daughter, Miss Georgiana Welles Sargent (born 1858) of New York City; Gift of Emily Welles Robbins (Mrs. Harry Pelham Robbins) and the Hon. Sumner Welles, in memory of Georgiana Welles Sargent, to MFA 1949
about 1850
late 18th century
late 17th - early 18th century
mid-18th century
mid-19th century
18th century
mid-19th century
18th century
1713 (original bed hangings)
1910–15
1600–1700
late 17th century