The silk thread embroidery was executed at will, creating pre-determined pattern shapes to meet the silhouette and contours of the suit itself. Even the embroidered buttons, reiterating on a secondary scale the florals of the jacket.
Collection: Images
Project: 11. Science and culture as representation in Europe., 4. Family, daily life and social inequality in Europe.
Chronology: XVIII
Scope: Secondary education, Baccalaureate, University
Resource type: Image
Format: Embroidery with silk thread
Source: Museo Metropolitano de Nueva York (Nueva York)
Language: English
Date: 1774-92
Owner: Álvaro Romero González (Modernalia)
Identifier: C.I.61.13.2a-c
Copyright: Museo Metropolitano de Nueva York (Nueva York)
Abstract: 18th century French 18th century male costume with embroidered motifs
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BordadosFrancésIlustraciónIndumentariasMetropolitan MuseumModaRopaRopajesSiglo XVIIITraje masculinoTrajesVestir a la francesa
