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An ornate denim vest decorated with variously sized and designed colorful buttons. The vest features a low-cut denim neckline and a vertical white slit on the back.
The back of a denim vest decorated with variously sized white and gold buttons. The ornamentation is arranged in sequential rows down the center and sides, and along the borders.
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Beau McCall

Button Vest: Caramel Crayons
Recent Acquisition

Description

Maker

Beau McCall (American, b. 1957 in Philadelphia)

Title

Button Vest: Caramel Crayons

Year

1991

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Dimensions

Length: 59.7 cm (23 1/2 inches) (vertical); Width: 48.3 cm (19 inches) (horizontal); Size: Medium

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund

Object Number

2023.40.1

Type

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Beau McCall (American, b. 1957 in Philadelphia)
Button Vest: Caramel Crayons, 1991
Upcycled denim vest (brand unidentified), assorted clothing buttons (plastic, mother of pearl, and metal), embroidery thread
Length: 59.7 cm (23 1/2 inches) (vertical)<br>Width: 48.3 cm (19 inches) (horizontal)<br>Size: Medium
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2023.40.1

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