Vest
- Object Name:
- Vest
- Object ID:
- 1917.019.04
- Date:
- 1853
- Description:
- Vest. Silk and cotton vest worn by Franklin Pierce at his March 4, 1853 inauguration. Cut and sewn garment. Plain weave ground embellished on the interior front with metallic thread, embroidery, sequins and metal coiled beads. Leather trim. Batting in front. Buttons down front. Proper left front interior is embroidered with "God and Liberty" surrounded by a circular green leaf, red berry motif with a bow at the bottom center. Proper right front interior has an eye above 31 stars in a circle. Both motifs are encircled with a metallic chain stitch.
- Material:
- Textile
- Dimensions:
- L-28 inches
- Provenance:
- Worn by Franklin Pierce at his March 4, 1853 presidential inauguration. It was deposited at the New Hampshire Historical Society in 1917 by the president's nephew, Kirk D. Pierce. It was later donated by Kirk D. Pierce's daughters, Mary K. and Susan H. Pierce.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mary K. Pierce and Susan H. Pierce
- People:
- Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869), Pierce, Kirk D. (1845-1928), Pierce, Mary K. (1883-1971), Pierce, Susan H. (1880-1974)
- Subjects:
- Inaugurations, Presidential, Ceremonies
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