Handmade vest composed of multiple layers of fabric. From the inside edge, the layers of fabric are red, light blue, white, dark blue, red, shiny white with flowers, and then the armholes are light blue. The dark blue areas are bordered by gold trim. The vest is heavily embroidered with flowers, birds, fish, hearts, and geometric designs. The vest is lined with a thicker fabric.

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• Type of Item vest
• Culture Ukrainian
• Material cotton fibre, metal, synthetic fibre
• Measurements height 41.0 cm, width 48.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Barbara Heller, Michael Karton
• Received from Barbara Heller, Michael Karton

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• Made in Ukraine

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• Collection Date before 2000
• Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
• Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3295/0017