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Waistcoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cream-colored waistcoat by artist unknown. The waistcoat has a high, stand-up collar and armholes cut out. It features intricate brown embroidery in a floral pattern down the center front and on the bottom hem. There are small, scattered floral motifs across the entire garment. The background of the image is black.

Artwork details

Date:
1785–1800
Medium:
cotton
Culture:
European
Dimensions:
485 × 625 px
Museum record:
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