Torero vest

NameVest

Artist or maker Vargas

Dateca. 1965

Place madeMadrid, Spain, Europe

MediumSilk, synthetic satin, metal hooks and eyes, wrapped thread, sequins

DimensionsOverall: 15 15/16 x 12 15/16 in. (40.5 x 32.8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2011.22.7

Object numberA.2011.22.7

DescriptionDark brown silk vest with richly couched floral front and back has deep U opening with four hook and eye closures below. Lined in a light seafoam green satin. The metal wrapped thread couching on front of sinuous leafy vining that follows the opening and curls around the bottom edge, encircling a pair of roses at each side. On the back a large, slightly round bottomed triangle encircles three roses, all in a similar motif to the front. The vest much sweat darkened with much oxidation of the metal thread, hooks and eyes.