This Excelsior Vest would be a great addition to your mid-19th century wardrobe! Patterned after the high collar type of vest that is so prevalent in photos from the 1860's, this vest features 3 external pockets and is made from custom woven black and white check 100% wool. The vest is lined and backed in black polished cotton and features black wool covered buttons and a belted back. Button holes are hand sewn. Currently available in stock in several sizes you can see in the options below.
As you can see in the image of Army of the Potomac scouts, checks of this type were very common among the men of this time period. This is also the same cloth as the trousers that we feature here:
https://www.southunionmills.com/excelsior-men-s-black-white-checked-trousers/
