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Waistcoat

(ENGLAND)
Waistcoat
 1844

Medium
silk, cotton, metal (thread)

Measurements
51.0 cm (centre back) 42.5 cm (width)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs Nancy J. Irvine, 1979

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(England)

Accession Number
D181-1979

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Wedding waistcoat of ivory silk satin with shawl collar, front and pockets embroidered with chenille in meandering leaf design. The pocket, collar and hem are edged with metallic cord.

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