Blue Brocade Vest | Nivnice, Czech Republic

Description

Origin: Czech Republic | Moravia | Nivnice
Era: Mid-20th century (post 1950)
Condition: very good; minor stains and age spotting to lining; light wear; suitable for both wear and display
Measurements (with garments laying flat):
   Across front: 21″ between underarms
   Length: 18.25″
Additional Notes: This style of woman’s vest was worn in the villages of Nivnice, Kortyna, Dolni Nemci and Horni Nemci in southern Moravia near the border with Slovakia. The reference image above is of a couple from Dolni Nemci. While there are six original buttons, there are only two corresponding button holes on the other side.