Not currently on display at the V&A

Waistcoat

ca. 1800-ca. 1825 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

White silk waistcoat, embroidered in coloured silks.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk with embroidery in coloured silks
Brief description
Man's waistcoat, embroidered silk, Great Britain, ca. 1800-1825.
Physical description
White silk waistcoat, embroidered in coloured silks.
Credit line
Given by Peter Sarginson on behalf of the Trustees of the Edward James Foundation
Object history
This waistcoat formed part of the personal wardrobe of Edward James, Dali's patron and a notable eccentric. He incorporated elements of folk and archaic dress into his wardrobe, including this antique waistcoat.

Registered File number 1992/2698.
Association
Collection
Accession number
T.57-1993

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Record createdMay 20, 2009
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