Modesty vest
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cotton
Measurements
285 mm (L); 5 mm (W)
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Castle Ward, County Down
NT 837059
Summary
Modesty vest with a triangular front bib; the motifs of the pattern are joined by connecting bars (brides) which are enriched by little loops (picots); there are four different motifs used, three are curved and the distinguishing feature is the eight-petalled flowerhead which has two different stitches that repeat on alternate petals; all motifs have raised looped centres.