DepartmentTextiles-Asia

child's vest

NameVest

Artist Artist Not Recorded

CultureMiao

Date20th century

Place madeGUIZHOU, China, ASIA

Mediumcotton, silk, metallic thread, sequins, metal snaps

Dimensions13 × 15 1/4 in. (33.0201 × 38.7351 cm)

Credit LineGift of Susan and John Pifer

Object numberA.2022.7.62

ProvenanceGift from donors who purchased items directly from makers during trips to SW China in the 1990s with professional touring companies

DescriptionChild's vest of maroon silk embroidered with sequins, large pink flowers and small insects and creatures. Vest has metal snaps at one shoulder and side. Hem and armholes have blue silk borders. Pink floral cotton lining and red cotton lining at armholes.