Man's waistcoat
c. 1780
Silk brocade and metallic embroidery
Gift of Thomas Oechsler
Object number93.132.4
The extravagant silk textile and gold trimmings of this waistcoat demonstrate the Rococo period’s aesthetic ideals. Opulence was a hallmark of both men’s and women’s dress, serving as a signal of the wearer’s position in society. The Rococo emphasis on luxury and ornamental exuberance epitomized 18th-century elegance.
DescriptionMan's weskit / waistcoat, off white silk floral brocade; self covered buttons and bound buttonholesCollections
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