Vest, Woman's

NameVest

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Date1875 - 1925

Place madeMontenegro, Yugoslavia, Europe

Place madeSerbia or Montenegro (former Yugosalvia), Southeastern Europe, Europe

MediumWool, cotton, metallic thread, silk?, coral beads

Dimensions11 × 14 15/16 in. (28 × 38 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mrs. Frank Hibben, A.1978.2.6

Object numberA.1978.2.6

Collections

Selections from the Museum's Textile Collection

DescriptionVery short, close-fitting sleeveless garment, low rounded neckline at front; fastens at centerfront with two hooks and eyes. Elaborate gold and silver metallic thread embroidery with black highlights on white felted wool. 6 large buttons on each side with red beads. Lined with pink and black floral print.