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Waistcoat (France)

This is a Waistcoat. It is dated 1775–1800 and we acquired it in 1905. Its medium is silk embroidery on silk foundation, linen back and its technique is embroidered on satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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Waistcoat (France); silk embroidery on silk foundation, linen back; 1905-11-1

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