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Waistcoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cream-colored vest with floral embroidery, featuring a high collar and sleeveless design. The vest has a central front closure with intricate pink, blue, green, and brown floral embroidery down the middle. The vest is adorned with small, scattered floral patterns across its surface. A wide band of floral embroidery is at the bottom. The interior of the vest is pink. The vest is called "Waistcoat".

Artwork Details

Date
1775–1800
Medium
silk
Culture
European
Dimensions
467 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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