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Vest

Object Name:
Vest
Object ID:
1986.009
Place of Origin:
Concord, NH
Date:
circa 1825
Description:
Vest, man's. Black with beige lining. Black velvet with silk brocaded geometric design. Brown silk back. Three black buttons. Leather trim around the bottom lining. Three pockets.
Material:
Textile
Cotton
Linen
Velvet
Silk
Leather
Provenance:
Belonged to Dudley S. Palmer (1799-1886), Assistant Editor of the New Hampshire Patriot and Editor of the New Hampshire Courier, Concord NH, and great-great uncle of donor. Worn by Mr. Palmer at the reception for Gen. Lafayette on the State House lawn in Concord on June 22,1825.
Credit Line:
Gift of Anne Ross Fairbanks
Subjects:
Celebrations
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