Brocaded Crimson & Gold Silk Design
Item
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Title
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Brocaded Crimson & Gold Silk Design
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Rights
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Victoria & Albert Museum, England. All Rights Reserved ©Victoria & Albert Museum.
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Date
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1760s
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Description
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This is a man's waistcoat that originated in Britain between 1760-1770. It features a rounded neck made from red satin that is brocaded with silver and yellow thread. It is a wovven to be a fitted and functional item of clothing while being fashionable with its stunning embroidery. The waistcoat aslo features two pockets on opposite sides of the buttons down the front of the coat.
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Format
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Fashion; Wool, linen, cotton, silk, silver; hand-woven, hand-sewn, brocaded.
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Publisher
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Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Contributor
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Quinn Kassing
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Identifier
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Victoria and Albert Museum. 894-1864
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Subject
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Fashion; menswear; mens fashion; high fashion; pockets; embroidery; gold; red; clothing; accessories; waistcoat.
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Source
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Victoria & Albert Museum, England.
October 20, 2025
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Waistcoat
