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Vest United States, 1940-1949
Vest
Vest United States, 1940-1949
Vest United States, 1940-1949
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Vest

Object number2009.020.0006
Date1940s
Mediumtextile
DimensionsOverall: 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm)
OriginUSA (probably)
DescriptionPart of a Bohemian-style kroj that was probably made in the United States. This vest is made of black velvet and is decorated with affixed red floral designs. The vest's edges are trimmed with gold metallic cording. Six holes lie on either side of the front opening for lacing.
Credit Linesupposedly In Memory of Bessie and Milo Naxera PP records indicate that a tablecloth was donated in their memory, but there doesn't seem to be one in the donation
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