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Wedding waistcoat

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The Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom

Mr. Eeles wore this waistcoat for his wedding in 1848. The fine white silk satin is hand-embroidered in matching white silk thread with a design of lilies of the valley and forget-me-nots. These flowers were popular for weddings, as forget-me-nots symbolise true love and lily of the valley represents purity of heart and happiness.

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  • Title: Wedding waistcoat
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1848
  • Location: England
  • Physical Dimensions: Circumference: 94 cm chest, Circumference: 89 cm waist, Length: 43 cm nape to waist, Length: 54.5 cm overall, front, Length: 49 cm overall, back, Width: 33 cm centre back
  • Provenance: Given by Francis C. Eeles
  • Medium: silk satin embroidered with silk, lined glazed cotton
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