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Evening vest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Evening vest by Charles Frederick Worth. Beige vest with shiny fabric and rounded edges. Three buttons down the center front. Two pockets on either side of buttons. Back is plain beige. Lining is cream-colored. Collar is folded down. Buttons are shaped like flowers. Background is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1880–85
Medium
silk, pearl
Culture
American
Dimensions
533 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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