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Waistcoat
French
1770–90
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Embroidery
Dimensions
65 cm (25 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1263
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMan's waistcoat. Foreparts: cloth-of-silver embroidered with silver wire and spangles, blue and red foil in small-scale floral motifs at front line, pocket flaps and hemline. Single breasted. Front line cut away at midline with short skirts flared over side vents. 5 covered buttons (1 missing) at front, 3 each at pockets, 2 flapped pockets. Plain white cotton back with long vent and 2 long tape ties. White silk forepart linings.