Straight Jacket

Physical description

Straight jacket, sleeveless, made from two thicknesses of calico with red and blue stripe. Edges bound with bias-cut calico. Garment is shaped like waistcoat and wraps around with two long ties. The upper yoke is reinforced with a third layer of cloth cut from the selvedges. The ties are made from separate pieces and sewn on at the lower edge.

Inscriptions & markings

None

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