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Waistcoat — France

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Written by: Ingrid HaddadContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 209371
France

Waistcoat

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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Artist / MakerFrance
Date1701/25
Culture / OriginFrance
MediumSilk, damask weave; embroidered with gilt frisé, gilt strips wound around a silk fibre core in couching over silk floss covered cardboard, couching and straight stitches; lined in silk, plain weave
Dimensions77.8 × 113.8 cm (30 5/8 × 44 3/4 in.)
DepartmentTextiles
TypeCostume and Accessories
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