Embroidered Fabric for a Waistcoat front
1800-15
Silk, plain weave foundation; embroidered with silk threads in satin and stem stitches with borders worked in diagonal satin stitch; French knots
70.8 × 55.7 cm (27.9 × 21.9 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
Men’s waistcoats, or vests, were worn with jackets and breeches; the design and color of the waistcoat’s fabric usually contrasted with the matching suit. Because the waistcoat was worn under the jacket, its back was not visible and would be made from a cheaper fabric.
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