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Doublet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Doublet by unknown artist shows a green velvet vest with short sleeves and a high collar. The vest is dark green with a lighter green and gold embroidered strip down the center. There are two strips of embroidery on either side of the center strip. The vest has a pointed bottom and appears to be fastened with buttons. There are yellow ribbons or ties at the bottom on either side. The background is a gradient from dark blue to light purple.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1580
Medium:
silk, metallic thread, brass
Culture:
European
Dimensions:
489 × 625 px
Museum record:
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