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Waistcoat Fragments

This is a Waistcoat fragments. It is dated 1750–1775 and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is silk, metallic thread, sequins, colored foil. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mr. Richard V. Hare. It is credited Gift of Richard V. Hare.

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Waistcoat Fragments; silk, metallic thread, sequins, colored foil; Gift of Richard V. Hare; 1973-82-3-a/c

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