Vest

United States

1875 - 1900

  • Titles Vest (Descriptive)
  • Medium cotton
  • Dimensions Overall: 13 x 13 in. (33 x 33 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Helen Benedict Byrd in honor of Martha Milner Benedict, 1986.956
  • Work Type vest
  • Classification Costume

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