Bodice with beaded belt

NameVest

Maker Anna Jordal Drägthandel (1856 - 1925)

CultureNorwegian

Date1900-1920

Place madeOdda, Hardanger, NORWAY, Europe

MediumWool, linen, metallic (gold bobbin) lace, glass beads, silk ribbon, metal

Dimensions15 15/16 × 26 3/8 × 13/16 in. (40.5 × 67 × 2.1 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Friends of Folk Art, Folk Art Flea Market, A.2017.64.14

Object numberA.2017.64.14

DescriptionThis red wool vest is trimmed along front opening, neck, and arm openings with a black ribbon with purple floral designs. Next to the ribbon is gold metallic lace trim. The beaded belt (attached to the back) has a geometric pattern and is edged on both sides with the same metallic lace. The bead colors are white, dark green, black, yellow, bright blue, pale pink, and wine color. Two metal hooks and eyes act as a front closure. The lining is plain linen with the word, Musgrave, stamped inside the neck.