Wedding waistcoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wedding waistcoat by artist not specified, is a cream-colored waistcoat made of shiny fabric with a floral pattern. The vest has a high, pointed collar and armholes that are cut high on the body. There is a deep V-shaped opening at the front, which is fastened with six buttons down the center. Two pocket flaps are on either side, just below the buttons. The vest appears to be made of a smooth, possibly silk or satin material, and has a subtle sheen to it. The background of the image is black.