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Vest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cream-colored vest with a wide, pointed lapel collar. The vest has no sleeves and is made of a fabric with a floral pattern. It has a front closure with six buttons, and two pockets are visible on either side. The vest appears to be made of a shiny material, possibly silk or satin, and has a smooth, slightly wrinkled texture. The background of the image is solid black. The vest is labeled as "Vest" and attributed to an artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
cotton
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
440 × 625 px
Museum record:
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