Waistcoat panel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cream-colored fabric panel, possibly silk or cotton, with a central vertical line dividing the panel into two symmetrical sections. The panel has a thin, darker border around the edges and features intricate floral embroidery in dark brown thread. Small flowers and leaves are scattered across the panel, with a more dense arrangement at the bottom. Two rectangular sections with embroidered designs are positioned at the bottom. The top has a short, triangular section on either side of the central line, resembling shoulder seams or a neckline. The overall design suggests the panel was intended for a waistcoat or vest, specifically a "Waistcoat panel" by an unknown artist.