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Waistcoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan vest with red and pink flowers and green leaves on fabric, white lines forming a grid pattern across vest, lapels on either side of opening, pockets at bottom on either side, three tan loop and bar fasteners down center, white satin lining visible at top and sides of vest, against a black background. Waistcoat by Cristóbal Balenciaga.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
silk
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
497 × 625 px
Museum record:
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