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Wedding vest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wedding vest by artist unknown. White vest with a high, pointed collar and armholes; 5 buttons down the center; a sixth button on the right side; and a pocket on the right side with a pen or pencil tucked inside. The vest appears slightly wrinkled and has a subtle floral pattern. The background is black.

Artwork details

Date:
1854
Medium:
silk
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
512 × 625 px
Museum record:
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