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Waistcoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan colored waistcoat by unknown artist. The waistcoat is made of textured fabric and features a high neckline and armholes. A white lining is visible along the sides and at the top. The front is adorned with intricate embroidery in a floral pattern along the right side and around a pocket at the bottom, with similar embroidery around the bottom edge. There are 13 buttons down the right side. The background is dark blue.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1775
Medium
silk
Culture
French
Dimensions
350 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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