Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: FORMAL MEN'S WAISTCOAT BY WELMAR, 1950's

Physical description

Welmar white formal men's waistcoat. Back less. Shawl lapels. White starched marcella fabric. Single breasted with three buttons and button holes at waist. Pockets on either side at waist level. Each side of waistcoat has two X 1 cm buttons inside of the waistcoat. There is a tab ( 23 cmX2 cm) with three eyelets to join pieces behind the neck. A buckle is attached at waist level on the side of each piece through which a cotton tape (155 cm X 2 cm) is threaded to be tied at the back of the wearer.

Inscriptions & markings

Label inside LH section ''WELMAR'' All cotton. Dresswear 40.Stamp on both pieces 50 54

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