Panels for a waistcoat

early 18th century

Not on view

Brilliantly colored floral designs- inspired by Indian Gujarati prototypes- make for an interesting foil to the grounds' silk curlicues. Competent workmanship and the absence of precious metal-wrapped threads reveal these to be mid-range manufacture. With their embroidery only partially completed, the ink-drawn patterns still visible on the unfinished areas, these unassembled panels provide a fascinating record of working process.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Panels for a waistcoat
Date: early 18th century
Culture: British
Medium: Silk embroidered on linen
Dimensions: Back sleeve: 21 1/2 × 9 in. (54.6 × 22.9 cm);
Back panels: 36 × 15 1/2 in. (91.4 × 39.4 cm);
Front panels: 36 1/2 × 20 1/2 in. (92.7 × 52.1 cm);
Front sleeves: 22 × 85 in. (55.9 × 215.9 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
Credit Line: Purchase, The James Parker Charitable Foundation Gift, 2013
Object Number: 2013.597a–g
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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