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Uncut Waistcoat (France), 19th century

This is a Uncut waistcoat. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1943. Its medium is silk and metal and its technique is embroidery stitches on taffeta. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks Collection.

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Its dimensions are

H x W: 76.2 x 54.9 cm (30 x 21 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Uncut Waistcoat (France), 19th century; silk and metal; H x W: 76.2 x 54.9 cm (30 x 21 5/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks Collection; 1943-46-37

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