Authentic Arrowheads/Native American Antiques
Lot 497:
Description
Child’s quill-embellished vest in a pale cream textile with multicolored floral and foliate quillwork motifs on the front, back and sleeves. Lime-green lining and pink bound edges frame hand-stitched applique in red, purple, turquoise and orange. Garment shows scattered staining, small holes and frayed hems consistent with age.Keywords: quillwork vest, child’s vest, Métis, textile, cream, green lining, floral motifs, hand-stitched, appliqué, pre-1900, 19th century, colorful embroidery
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