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Waistcoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cream-colored waistcoat with floral embroidery, featuring a high collar and armholes; fabric appears shiny, possibly silk; interior lining visible at top; buttons on right side; floral designs and small motifs throughout; bottom hem decorated with embroidered border; background is black. Waistcoat by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1770
Medium:
silk, metal
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
404 × 625 px
Museum record:
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