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Vestee (USA), ca. 1895

This is a Vestee. It is dated ca. 1895 and we acquired it in 1923. Its medium is cotton, jet beads and its technique is embroidered on net. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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Vestee (USA), ca. 1895; cotton, jet beads; 1923-46-145

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