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Waistcoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cream-colored waistcoat by with a high collar and lapels. The waistcoat has a white lining, six white buttons down the center, and two pockets. The fabric features a repeating pattern of small gold dots and crisscross designs. The garment appears slightly stained and worn. The background is black.

Artwork Details

Date
late 1840s
Medium
cotton, linen
Culture
American
Dimensions
527 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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