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NameVest

Date19th century

Place madeMacedonia, Europe

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

MediumCotton, wool felt, metal sequins, metallic thread, beads

Dimensions25 × 1 15/16 in. (63.5 × 5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Bernard and Susan Ziobro, A.2015.20.26

Object numberA.2015.20.26

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

DescriptionThis natural white, heavy cotton vest flares at the the sides due to triangular inserts. On the front side these areas are decorated with red and green wool. On the front PR area there is a pocket. The arms, hems, and front opening are edged with a brown cord. At the bodice and neck, red is added. Silver metal sequins, centered with a black bead, outline the back skirt area as does couched silver metallic thread, red wool and green. On the skirt sides three silver rondels of increading size fall from waist to hem. They are of couched silver braids and cut metal strips, centered with beaded sequins. Two medium-sized rondels lie off-center in the hem area. A blue and hot pink cut thread area is at the vents (a later addition?).