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Vest, Piešt’any, Slovakia
Vest
Vest, Piešt’any, Slovakia
Vest, Piešt’any, Slovakia
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Vest

Object number2021.131.0002
Mediumtextile
DimensionsOther: 17.75 × 18.5 in. (45.1 × 47 cm)
DescriptionPart of a Slovak kroj, a deep maroon vest that is covered with a brick red floral brocade. White machine embroidered ribbon runs around its neckline and arms, and down its front. The ribbon's embroidery features colorful floral designs in hot pink, bright yellow, dark blue, purple and green threading. The ribbon is lined with silver lace that also extends down the back of the vest. Three large buttons lie on either side of the front opening. Each one has a circular base with a delicate metal cone shape on its top.
Credit LineBarbara Yuhas Estate
On View
Not on view
Kroj, Bánov, Moravia, 2003
2003
Woman's kroj, Piešt’any, Slovakia, 1933-1936
1933-1936
Kroj, Piešt’any, Slovakia, 1907-1908
1907-1908
Woman's kroj, Hel'pa, Slovakia, 1920-1970
1920-1970
Kroj, Madunice, Slovakia, 1900-1929
1900-1929