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Man's waistcoat

1780s
Object PlaceFrance
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain weave (tafetta) embroidered with silk and metal-wrapped yarns with sequins and paillettes, cotton lining
Dimensions60 cm (23 5/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of M. and Mme. Paul Arosa
Accession number49.1886
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
Conservation status: Before treatment
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