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Waistcoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cream-colored vest with floral pattern. High collar, no sleeves. Buttoned front with 7 buttons. Two pockets with rectangular top. Outer border decorated with flowers and leaves in pink, green, blue and red. Small circular red and blue motifs on green vertical lines on body. Background is black. Waistcoat by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1790
Medium
silk, cotton
Culture
French
Dimensions
544 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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