Woman's Waistcoat, 1701-1725
A sleeveless white linen bodice shown flat from the back, with a V-shaped neckline, narrow shoulder straps, and a flared peplum at the waist. Raised scrolling vine and floral motifs are worked in white silk over cords, with the background covered in fine backstitched quilting.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 1701/25
- Medium
- Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk threads, design raised over cords, backstitched and background covered with backstitch filling in
- Source
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Size
- 1686 × 1967 px
Public domain · Art Institute of Chicago releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1725).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Art Institute of Chicago, is_public_domain=true)
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Art Institute of Chicago, is_public_domain=true)
Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Murray Wolbach