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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
Museum record:
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