Gilet décor de plumes, fraises et perles, projets de broderies de gilet, XVIIIème siècle
1775
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1775
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
This is a faded drawing of a decorated vest pattern. The design shows swirls of leaves, flowers, and berries in bright blues, greens, and yellows. A border of tiny dots and swags frames the whole thing, giving it a fancy, woven look. The drawing looks like it’s meant for embroidery—maybe for a real vest. The flowers and berries are detailed but stylized, not quite real. The colors are soft but still stand out against the light background. If you like this kind of embroidery, check out the subject: pocket, embroidery.
