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| Men's waistcoat of the 1860's, with several unique features. Foremost is the fabric, which contains metallic threads. The pattern for the front of the vest has just about perfect balance, not really needing buttons to stay closed. The balance of the front part of the vest is achieved, because the hanging point is actually the collar. The back, as with other examples, is wildly off balance. It is clear that this is not an adjustment for posture or malformity. The pattern itself, is relatively unsophisticated, lacking flowing lines at intersections,creating "points" The welts are a single curve of piping. the internal facings. The uder collar is of self/body fabric, which is normally silesia, lining or backing material. |
"Party in the front, fistfight in the back", side view showing the off balance of the pattern. |
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| Back view showing the imbalance of the shoulder blade area. |
Rear, showing the back adjustment belt and wider ends toward side seam. |
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| Pieced undercollar, using the self fabric. The rear section is of the same material as the back. |
Double piped pocket detail |
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| Noticeable pattern flaw in the center back collar. Instead of flowing around the neckline, the pattern has a "point" to it. |
Wearer's left shoulder seam, where the back joins the body fabric. As with the collar, the shape comes to a point, which mars what should be flowing design lines. |
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| Silvered or tinned Hartshorn patent buckle with the date on the front. |
Pieced facings, showing the very flowing line of the bottom edge/sweep. |
