France

Jumps (Woman's Waistcoat)

Mid–18th century

Silk, plain weave with self-patterning complementary wefts, pieced; linen, plain weave, pieced; lined with linen, plain weave, pieced; front opening, front peplums and neck edged with silk, plain weave tape; sides of peplum, back and underarms edged with silk, plain weave; lacings edged with silk, plain weave; silk braid lacings; iron alloy hooks and eyes; lacing holes reinforced with silk thread

53.4 × 53.4 cm (21 × 21 in)