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Vest, Bohemia
Vest
Vest, Bohemia
Vest, Bohemia
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Vest

Object number2015.034.0023
Mediumtextile
DimensionsOther: 15.5 × 12.5 in. (39.4 × 31.8 cm)
DescriptionPart of an antique kroj from Bohemia, a dull red velvet vest decorated with silver goldwork flowers that are accented with dark green beads. Silver wire cording lines all of the vest's edges and runs down the center of its back. Seven grommets run down either side of its front for lacing with a dusky pink ribbon. Bone stays are sewn into the front and sides of the vest.
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Kroj, Detva, Slovakia, 1900-1920
1900-1929
Kroj, Mladá Boleslav, Bohemia, 1920-1939
1920-1939
Kroj, Bohemia, 1940-1948
1940-1948
Kroj, Uherské Hradište, Moravia, 1966
1966
Vest, Bohemia, 1940-1948
1940-1948