Vest

19th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 599

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Provenance

Title: Vest
Date: 19th century
Geography: Probably from Turkey, Istanbul
Medium: Velvet, metal wrapped thread; embroidered
Dimensions: H. 14 in. (35.6 cm)
W. 14 in. (35.6 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
Credit Line: Gift of Georgia Fraleigh Costa, in memory of William and Danica Fraleigh, 2017
Object Number: 2017.386.1
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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