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Waistcoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cream-colored satin vest with short sleeves, round neckline, and flared bottom. Front closure with 13 large circular buttons down center. Embroidered floral design in shades of pink, blue, yellow, and green on front and bottom hem. The floral design on the bottom hem features a border with intertwined branches. The vest appears to be made of shiny satin fabric. The background of the image is gray. "Waistcoat" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1760
Medium:
Silk and metal on silk
Culture:
British or French
Dimensions:
600 × 613 px
Museum record:
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