Vest

first half 19th century

Not on view

Returned to lender

This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

This stylish vest was made of swatches from more than thirty types of fabric, including velvet and silk with gold and silver embroidery, resulting in a colorful and playful composition. Patchwork had connotations of longevity, since stitching together the scraps extended their use.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Exhibition History

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Title: Vest
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: first half 19th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Patchwork of various fabrics
Dimensions: 35 × 24 in. (88.9 × 61 cm)
Classification: Costumes
Credit Line: Promised Gift of John C. Weber
Curatorial Department: Asian Art