Everyday attire for a boy or man of the early 19th century included a vest. Rarely would someone appear without one, even on a hot day. According to family tradition, the vest pictured here was worn by Seth Sheldon (1787-1860) for his wedding in 1810. It is made of silk. Everyday vests were commonly made of cotton, linen, or wool.
Man’s vest. ca. 1810. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1880-052-04/. Accessed on October 16, 2024.
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