Embroidered Vest

NameVest

Date1920-1940

Place madePec, Kosovo, Eastern Europe, Europe

MediumFelt, cotton, embroidery thread of cotton and wool, cardboard.

Dimensions17 5/16 × 18 1/2 in. (44 × 47 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Wixman and Stephen Glaser, A.2015.13.42

Object numberA.2015.13.42

DescriptionThis vest features gorgeous plum-colored embroidery at the front and back yolk, with black edging embroidery. The back is black and red stripe felt. The piece is lined with striped cotton (worn and stained) and a red felt edging at neck and opening. The front is stiffened using pieces of carboard, sandwhiched between the striped cotton, red felt, and the plum embroidery.