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Waistcoat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cream-colored waistcoat with a blue floral pattern, featuring a high collar and armholes. The vest has a front closure with six buttons. The bottom of the vest is pointed and divided into two sections. A thin line of stitching runs along the edges and across the bottom. The inside of the vest is cream-colored. The background is black. The artist of this waistcoat is unknown but it is referred to as "Waistcoat".

Artwork details

Date:
1850s
Medium:
silk, cotton
Culture:
American or European
Dimensions:
505 × 625 px
Museum record:
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