Body: serge (twill woolen) bound with calico edging, beads: size 11 seed beads; back is a polished cotton twill in brown, entire item is lined with an unbleached linen muslin, possibly flour paste used to make the designs prior to construction; 4 metal buttons.
Techniques or Format
Handsewn, possibly flour paste used to make the designs prior to construction; 4 hand sewn button holes; not an outstanding example, not very high on the virtuosity scale.
Motifs and Patterns
Floral, symmetrical
Condition:
Excellent
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses
Autumn Epple theorizes the object dates between 1870-1900, based on beadwork style and materials.
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
Am1949,06.8
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
25954
How to Cite this Item
Unknown artist, vest. Currently in the British Museum, Am1949,06.8. Item photographed and described as part of a GRASAC research trip December 2007; GRASAC item id 25954.
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