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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
Museum record:
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