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NameJacket

Artist or maker Ricardo Vargas

Dateca. 1970

Place madeMadrid, Spain, Europe

MediumWool, velvet, plastic, satin, cotton

Dimensions21 1/16 × 39 3/8 × 1 9/16 in. (53.5 × 100 × 4 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2017.60.2

Object numberFA.2017.60.2

ProvenanceThis flamenco jacket made by Ricardo Vargas of Madrid, he was a prestigious tailor for bullfighters of the 1970's.

DescriptionThis jacket is comprised of black wool, black velvet, black cotton thread covered buttons, and black plastic buttons. The interior of the jacket is comprised of a pink satin, with yellow satin lining the pockets and sleeves. The collar of the jacket is covered in black velvet. There are 4 cotton thread covered buttons at the front of the jacket, as well as 4 plastic buttons on the proper right sleeve, and 5 on the proper left.