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Woman's Waistcoat

A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk threads, design raised over cords, backstitched and background covered with backstitch filling in manner of quilting.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk threads, design raised over cords, backstitched and background covered with backstitch filling in manner of quilting.

Date:

1701/25

Artist:

England

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Woman's Waistcoat

Place

England (Object made in:)

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Made 1701–1725

Medium

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk threads, design raised over cords, backstitched and background covered with backstitch filling in manner of quilting

Dimensions

59.1 × 53.3 cm (23 1/4 × 21 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Murray Wolbach

Reference Number

1960.148

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