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Sleeved waistcoat, c. 1705-15 (silk & brocade)
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Sleeved waistcoat, c. 1705-15 (silk & brocade)
3721937 Sleeved waistcoat, c.1705-15 (silk & brocade) by English School, (18th century); length: 105 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Linen; stitched to lining; written in ink; "Fassett, Kingston on Thames".
Fawn silk brocade with woven "bizarre" design in brown, pale blue and silver thread, lined fawn silk with figured
stripe, interlined brown linen. Fronts each in one section flared at sides below waist, fastening from neck to hem
with 43 small silver thread buttons and buttonholes stitched with silver thread (the 10 lowest buttonholes not cut).
Pocket, brown linen, each side, with vertical slit under hanging flap, wider at bottom and caught down at tip. Side
seams open below hip; silk tape binding at neck; long sleeves in two sections, fastening from wrist to elbow with six
buttons. Piece of linen inscribed in ink, "Fassett, Kingston on Thames", stitched to back lining.); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32134374
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases a stunning sleeved waistcoat from the early 18th century. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this garment is made of fawn silk brocade adorned with a woven "bizarre" design in brown, pale blue, and silver thread. The length of the waistcoat measures an impressive 105 cm. The front of the waistcoat features one section that flares at the sides below the waist, fastening from neck to hem with 43 small silver thread buttons and buttonholes stitched with silver thread. Interestingly, the lowest ten buttonholes have not been cut. The sleeves are equally remarkable, consisting of two sections that fasten from wrist to elbow with six buttons each. The entire piece is lined with fawn silk featuring a figured stripe pattern and interlined with brown linen for added structure. A notable addition to this exceptional garment is a piece of linen inscribed in ink which reads "Fassett, Kingston on Thames". This intriguing detail adds historical significance and provides insight into its origin or previous owner. Currently housed at Manchester Art Gallery in the UK, this sleeved waistcoat serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a testament to fashion trends during its era. Its intricate craftsmanship and timeless elegance make it a true treasure worth admiring for generations to come.
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