Vest
- Object Name:
- Vest
- Object ID:
- 1907.007.05
- Date:
- circa 1778
- Description:
- Vest. Worn by General John Sullivan. Silk taffeta. Long white taffeta waistcoat with trailing vine silk embroidery and silver sequins. 13 embroidered buttons down front; wide flap pockets, also embroidered. Fine polished linen plainweave back and lining. Taffeta in very poor condition.
- Material:
- Textile
Silk
Metal - Provenance:
- Vest belonged to Gen. John Sullivan, gift from Lafayette.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of John Sullivan
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