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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
Museum record:
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