Image

Unknown Maker, Syrian

Boy’s Ceremonial Vest,

Description

Maker

Unknown

Culture

Syrian

Title

Boy’s Ceremonial Vest

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Black velvet with gold and silver metallic thread embroidery,
ribbed cotton plain weave back,
mother-of-pearl buttons

Techniques

Black velvet with gold and silver metallic thread embroidery,
ribbed cotton plain weave back,
mother-of-pearl buttons

Dimensions

49 x 53 cm (19 5/16 x 20 7/8 inches)

Type

Costume

Credit

Transfer from RISD Textiles department: gift of Mae and Gene Festa from the Mae Festa Textile Collection

Object Number

2017.45.25

About

Boy’s Ceremonial Vest

Use

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