Men's vest made of cherry satin, embroidered. Straight cut, without sleeves or collar. Diagonal hemline, side pockets covered with large flaps, three covered buttons under each flap. Fastened to the neck with 11 covered and embroidered buttons. Circa 1740–1770, Silesia. Length 78 cm., repossession, Floral ornaments., A sleeveless garment displayed against a pale background, made of a shiny deep red fabric with a vertical panel of intricate gold embroidery running down the center and expanding into ornate floral and leafy patterns toward the lower flared sections, featuring decorative fabric-covered buttons along the front panel, a rounded high collar with matching embroidery, and a contrasting lighter-colored inner lining visible where the front splits; visible colors include deep red, gold, a light beige inner lining, and the pale neutral background.
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Men's vest made of cherry satin, embroidered. Straight cut, without sleeves or collar. Diagonal hemline, side pockets covered with large flaps, three covered buttons under each flap. Fastened to the neck with 11 covered and embroidered buttons. Circa 1740–1770, Silesia. Length 78 cm., repossession, Floral ornaments., A sleeveless garment displayed against a pale background, made of a shiny deep red fabric with a vertical panel of intricate gold embroidery running down the center and expanding into ornate floral and leafy patterns toward the lower flared sections, featuring decorative fabric-covered buttons along the front panel, a rounded high collar with matching embroidery, and a contrasting lighter-colored inner lining visible where the front splits; visible colors include deep red, gold, a light beige inner lining, and the pale neutral background.

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