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Vest
Vest
Vest
Vest
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Vest

Object number2020.061.0006
Mediumtextile
DimensionsOther: 11 × 12.5 in. (27.9 × 31.8 cm)
DescriptionA red child's vest decorated with lengths of ribbon woven in metallic gold and silver threading. The ribbons run around its bottom, and along its neckline and front. They also criss-cross each side of its front, as well as its back side. A single flower with a stem and leaves is embroidered with dark blue, brown-green, teal, golden yellow, white and dusky lavender threading in the center of the back. The same flower is stitched on either side of its front. The vest is held closed with four hook and eye closures down front, but four decorative buttons also lie on either side of the opening. One gold, triangular button lies at the top with three oblong green buttons below.
Credit LineIn memory of Gloria and Henry Srsen of Cleveland, Ohio
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Kroj, Piešt’any, Slovakia, 1907-1908
1907-1908
Woman's Chodsky kroj, Bohemia, late 20th century
late 20th century
Kroj, Velká nad Veličkou, Moravia, 1900-1917
1900-1917