VEST
Date1967
Dimensions63 x 47 cm
Object numberHF.2018.14.02
DescriptionA vest made from a front of loose twill tweed, woven from very light weight single ply wool and a back of fine knit grey single rib fabric. The vest has a V neck, five machine stitched button holes and brass buttons. It also has two pockets at the hips. The front of the armholes are self faced and the back of armholes hemmed in a knit fabric. The inside seams and edges are all serged. The buttons have an image of a rampant lion with a banner below it. This tweed is know as the "P.E.I. Tweed of Confederation" with a registration number of 201-26503.Narrative
In 1967, Garth and Margaret (Peggy) got married. Prior to this, they had come to visit family on PEI and they purchased this PEI Tweed of Confederation. Peggy made a "going away" suit from the material and it would appear, that a matching vest was also in the cards for Garth. Despite having a registration number, this particular tweed is highly elusive with little known about its inspiration. The orange and green colours probably reflect the Island's red soil and forested areas.
The couple married in Toronto after Peggy completed 16 exams for teacher training. They eventually settled on the Island and Peggy taught for 33 years in Summerside.
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