Three Men's 19th Century Waistcoats/Vests, 1850-70

This lot includes three men's waistcoats.

THE FIRST
Red and white wool crocheted vest with padded front, piped and backed in red silk satin, faced with red felted wool, front button closures, and blue and white striped cotton lining.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: WAM.024.1870

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 38.5"
Waist: 36"
Length (underarm to hem): 9"

THE SECOND
White geometric pattern quilted vest with black dots print, shawl collar, and front button closures. Hand written name "Moses N Hunt" on front left lining.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: WAM.049.1860

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 33.25"
Length (underarm to hem): 9"

THE THIRD
Green ochre silk satin vest with orange and white brocade pattern with birds, trees and plants, padded front, and front button closures.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: WAM.004.1850

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 11.75"
Chest: 34.5"
Waist: 31"
Length (underarm to hem): 10"

Property of Mary D. Doering, Falls Church, Virginia

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good structurally with the following:
Losses: The satin backing and piping along the neckline has some threadbare spots. The weave at the bottom right back has loosened and opened into a hole.
Soiling/Spots: The interior lining is heavily soiled throughout.
Repairs/Alterations: the center back seam appears to have been altered in the past with what looks to be an opened dart.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally with the following:
Soiling/Spots: There is some light soiling along the front and around the neckline and under the arms.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good structurally with the following:
Losses: The button coverings are threadbare.
Soiling/Spots: There is heavy soiling and spotting along the front and back vest panels and lining. There's a dark mark on the front left collar.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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