Man’s vest

From the collections of PVMA • Digital image © Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Assoc. • Image use information

About this item

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.

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Item typeClothing
Datecirca 1810
TopicClothing, Textile, Fashion, Costume
EraThe New Nation, 1784–1815
National Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860
MaterialCloth
Process/FormatTextile
Dimension detailsHeight: 17.50 in Width: 38.00 in
Catalog #1880.052.04
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Man’s vest. ca. 1810. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1880-052-04/. Accessed on December 6, 2024.

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