Waistcoat, Medium: silk embroidery on silk foundation, linen back Technique: embroidered in satin, stem and knot stitches using 22 colors on plain weave foundation, Gentleman's embroidered waistcoat with standing collar, straight hem, pocket welts and covered buttons. Embroidered in multicolored silks in more than twenty colors. Over-all spot pattern of flowers and butterflies on the top half. Leafy branches, flowers and insects such as beetles, caterpillars, butterflies, and dragonflies are on the bottom half., France, ca. 1790, costume & accessories, Waistcoat

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