Art Institute of Chicago

Embroidered Fabric for a Waistcoat front

France

Date: 1800-15
Medium: Silk, plain weave foundation; embroidered with silk threads in satin and stem stitches with borders worked in diagonal satin stitch; French knots
Culture: France
Department: Textiles
Institution: Art Institute of Chicago

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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