Historical information

This false waistcoat was part of the formal wear worn by men c 1960 . The two breast plates extend to the shoulder with wide lapels, a small pocket and 3 buttons for fastening at the front.The Breastplates are fastened at the nape of the neck by buttons on a thin strip of cotton.

Significance

This false waistcoat is typical of the type of outfit that men used c 1960 for attending formal occasions in Melbourne

Physical description

Man's White false waistcoat for formal wear consists of two starched breast plates with wide lapels attached by 3 buttons on a thin band that passes under shirt collar . The breastplates are fastened at the front by 3 buttons

Inscriptions & markings

ENGLISH MADE / FOR / THE WEST END SHOP / MYER / EMPORIUM