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Waistcoat front panels

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teal blue fabric with a jagged edge on the left side and a straight edge on the right side. A white piece of fabric cut into a trapezoid shape is on the top left. The fabric features an intricate gold floral embroidery design that covers most of the right side, with a curved top and a pointed end. The embroidery consists of a dense arrangement of small flowers and leaves on curved stems. The bottom of the fabric features a thick band of gold embroidery. The background is white. Waistcoat front panels by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1760s
Medium
Metal thread embroidery and sequins on silk
Dimensions
417 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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