Vest

Unknown

fourth quarter 19th century · silk, metal, wool · Costume Institute

The layers of embellishment on this Albanian vest include gold braid, gold cord in an intricate foliate pattern; and gold spangles. The lively patterned ikat lining adds to its festive appeal.

Artist

Unknown

Date

fourth quarter 19th century

Medium

silk, metal, wool

Culture

Albanian

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. August Belmont, 1948