Waistcoat
ca. 1790
Medium
costume & accessories
Classification
costume & accessories
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf
Accession Number
1962-54-43
About this artwork
Gentleman's embroidered waistcoat with standing collar, straight hem, pocket welts and covered buttons. Embroidered in multicolored silks in more than twenty colors. Over-all spot pattern of flowers and butterflies on the top half. Leafy branches, flowers and insects such as beetles, caterpillars, butterflies, and dragonflies are on the bottom half.
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...