Name/Title

Vest

Entry/Object ID

1998.10.15

Description

Brown satin vest with embroidered green chenille and gold thread floral arabesques. Shawl collar and plunging V-neck. Five button closure. Broad welt pocket at left and right front. Back is brown satin with a martingale at waist. Inside is lined in patterned brown twill weave.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Walford, Jonathan

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Fabric

Chenille, Satin

Material

Silk

Color

Brown, Green, Gold

Notes

Arabesque embroidery

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1830 - 1845

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

England, United Kingdom

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 53cm Width (b): 42cm