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Waistcoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cream-colored vest with a high neckline and armholes. The vest features intricate floral embroidery in shades of pink, blue, green, and brown. The embroidery includes flowers, leaves, and trees, with a symmetrical design down the center. The hem is adorned with a decorative lace trim. The vest is buttoned up the front. Waistcoat by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century–19th century
Medium:
silk
Culture:
European
Dimensions:
492 × 625 px
Museum record:
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