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Vest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vest by unknown artist. A worn, off-white garment made of fabric, likely cotton or linen, with long sleeves and a collar. The garment has a front closure with five buttons; the top buttonhole is on the collar. There are several dark spots and stains on the garment. A large tear on the right side and frayed edges are present. Some areas appear to be a darker shade of off-white. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
wool
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
600 × 316 px
Museum record:
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