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1955

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Waistcoat

This is a Waistcoat. It is dated 1740–50 and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is wool on cotton; linen and cotton lining and its technique is chain stitch embroidery on 2/2 twill foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

Length: (neck to hem back): 80 cm (31 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Waistcoat; wool on cotton; linen and cotton lining; Length: (neck to hem back): 80 cm (31 1/2 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1955-123-9

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