Ivory; embroidered with polychrome silk threads - blues, yellows, rose, green - medallions with scenes of ancient ruins and floral sprays of pansies; eight unfinished buttonholes; only one side of vest with area for pocket.
waistcoats (garments)
embroidering
silk (textile)
satin
Waistcoat
Waistcoat
Unknown
Bequest of Louisa G. Parker
1953.319
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