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Vest, Men's vest made of cherry satin, embroidered. Straight cut, sleeveless and collarless. Diagonal hemline, side pockets covered with large flaps, three covered buttons under each flap. Fastened to the neck with 11 covered and embroidered buttons. 1740–1770, Silesia. Length 78 cm., floral ornaments., A sleeveless garment displayed on a black mannequin form, made of shiny deep red fabric with intricate gold floral embroidery running down the center front and along the lower edges; the embroidery forms looping vines and clustered flower motifs, and the garment has a high collar and a front opening that splits at the hem into two pointed panels, showing texture variations and gentle folds in the fabric against a pale neutral background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A12_433

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Vest Men's vest cherry satin embroidered Straight cut sleeveless collarless Diagonal hemline side pockets covered large flaps three covered buttons under flap Fastened neck 11 covered embroidered buttons 1740–1770 Silesia Length 78 cm floral ornaments sleeveless garment displayed black mannequin form shiny deep red fabric intricate gold floral embroidery running down center front lower edges embroidery forms looping vines clustered flower motifs garment high collar front opening splits hem two pointed panels showing texture variations gentle folds fabric pale neutral background.