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Vest, Slovakia
Vest
Vest, Slovakia
Vest, Slovakia
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Vest

Object numberC.2C.073
MediumTextile (velvet)
DimensionsOverall: 17 x 17 1/2 in. (43.2 x 44.5 cm)
DescriptionA black, velvet vest covered with beads arranged in floral designs on both its front and back. Silver sequins adorn all of its edges. A series of teardrop-shaped pieces of velvet are affixed around the waist. Each is covered with long, thin beads and outlined with silver sequins. The beading that covers the vest is in a wide variety of colors - light blue, periwinkle, green, red, yellow, pink, black, orange, and white.
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