British Officer’s Waistcoat Once Belonging to Alonzo Strong

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This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.

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Description

Part of the Servos Collection, and is listed as a British Officer’s waistcoat once belonging to Alonzo Strong of St. Ann's Ontario. It is more likely that it is a domestic waistcoat. There are eleven self-covered buttons, a cross pattern and quilted in curved lines. Ecru silk waistcoat, chain stitch quilted in diagonal wavy lines. Single breasted, standing band collar, 3" high, 12 half inch buttons. Fully lined in fine linen; back is madder red homespun, and red twill weave tape. Centre front length is 17 1/2"

Dimensions

Width: 52.5 cm
Length: 56.3 cm

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