Worn by Robert R. Livingston (American, 1746 – 1813)

Waistcoat

1780–1810

Place made, possiblyUnited States, North America

Place made, possiblyEngland, Europe

Place made, possiblyFrance

Silk, linen

Overall: 28 × 16 in. (71.1 × 40.6 cm)

Gift of Goodhue Livingston

1951.520

This waistcoat was worn by Chancellor Robert R. Livingston of the Supreme Court of the State of New York (1777–1801). Livingston served as the United States Minister to France from 1801 to 1804, and may have purchased the waistcoat during his time there.

DescriptionWaistcoat with cream silk front panels heavily embroidered with an all over floral design in pink, red, green, blue, yellow and brown silk thread; decorative border and floral garlands embroidered along neck of waistcoat, down front lapels, along waist extensions, on two ogee-shaped pocket flaps, and the base of garment; natural linen lining and back panel; two ties located at lower back to cinch garment.

ClassificationsCLOTHING AND FASHION

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