190
Vest
1900 Approximate
Ecru Silk Man's Vest. Material: textile. Size: 20 1/2" W. x 19" L. Description: ecru silk patterned with brown and blue leaf design (front), V-neckline with narrow lapels; closure at lower front with six small fabric covered buttons and buttonholes; one horizontal slit pocket on each front side at waistline, one diagonal slit pocket at upper left vest; sleeveless; plain cream colored cotton back - adjustable cotton ribbon ties in back at waistline.
Man's attire - worn by Stephen Preston (father of Josephine (Mrs. Charles) Luethold). It is an initial acquisition of the collection - tobacco remnants found in bottom left pocket.