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NameShort Vest

CultureMiyak

Place madeMacedonia, Europe

(not assigned)North Macedonia (Formerly Republic of Macedonia), Southeastern Europe, Europe

MediumCotton, gold thread, braid, plastic buttons

DimensionsLength-top of collar to hem: 22 5/8 × 17 5/16 in. (57.5 × 44 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.36

Object numberA.2015.20.36

ProvenanceDonor grew up in Pittsburgh, PA as part of a local Yugoslav immigrant community. See long history of the collection in object file.

DescriptionThe front of this tan, hand-sewn vest is of a red cotton which also forms the stand-up collar. The opening and collar are edged in a gray-green braid. On each side of opening are stylized florals in gold. Five oval, wrapped buttons are at closure. One has an orange bead at the end. Two floral prints line the collar and opening areas.