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Woman's Vest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black vest with floral embroidery and silver trim. Vest has no sleeves and a round neckline. Front is closed with five small buttons. Two large panels on either side of buttons are made with vertical ribbing. Wide silver trim runs down sides and around armholes. Large floral embroidery fills the rest of vest. A wide decorative panel runs across bottom front.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Silk on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 621 px
Public Domain
Yes
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