| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30324.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Superfine wool; Silk; Cotton; Gold bullion braid; Elastic |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1895-1900 |
| Conflict |
Australian Colonial Forces, 1854-1900 |
New South Wales engineer officers mess waistcoat
Description
New South Wales engineer officer's mess waistcoat. Dark blue superfine waistcoat has a black corded silk back lined with white cotton. The neck, front and lower front edge are edged with gold Russia braid. Inside the braid is a single row of decorative gold Russia braid loops. There are two mock pockets edged in the same looped braid. The left front is edged with a row decorative gilded brass studs. The waistcoat is fastened down the front with alternately placed hooks and eyes. There is a hand stitched tube in the lower back lining inset with elastic (now perished) secured to each side seam, for ease adjustment.
History / Summary
Unknown