Black Velvet Vest | Schaumburg, Germany

Description

Origin: Germany | Schaumburg
Era: Early 20th century (circa 1910-1930)
Condition: good; colored threads are significantly worn out in much of the design; buttons have been removed and sewn to front panel for ease in wear; minor spotting to lining; suitable for both wear and display
Measurements (with garments laying flat):
  Across front: 17.5″ between underarms
  Length: 13″
Additional Notes: Traditional vest from the Schaumburg region of Germany made of embroidered black velvet. This style of vest was worn with both the Lindhorst (east) and Buckeburg (west) variations of the local costume. The bottom half of the vest is decorated with a woven silk ribbon and the colored threads have been noticeably worn away with use. The colors are still visible, but there are areas where the pattern is almost completely gone. While this is not how the vest looked when it was new, it still looks very nice in this state with simply more black than originally. 10 handmade buttons on the front.