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Overvest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white vest called "Overvest" by an unknown artist. The vest is sleeveless with a round neckline and a flared bottom. The main body of the vest is black with white fur trim and white designs. The designs are made up of swirling shapes. There is a large white circle on the chest surrounded by swirling shapes. The vest has a white fur pom-pom on the front. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Fur
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
548 × 625 px
Museum record:
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