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Man's waistcoat
French
1750–70
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk; Satin
Dimensions
77 cm (30 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1688
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionForeparts: salmon silk satin embroidered with polychrome floss silk, chenille and gilt-silver yarns in small-scale floral motifs at front line, pockets, flaps, hemline. Single breasted. Front line cut away form midline with short skirts flared over side vents. 13 covered buttons at front. 2 flapped pockets. White silk twill lining and back with short vent.