GENT’S EMBROIDERED SILK WAISTCOAT FRONT, ENGLAND, C. 1775

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  • September 23rd 2026 - Autumn Elegance: Fashion & Textile Auction
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont
Man’s embroidered waistcoat front, satin stitch embroidered “herbaceous border” multicolor floral & foliate motifs, applique brown silk net at borders, silk covered paper pailletes, double sprig & dot motif in alternating droguet pattern, functioning pockets, English, C. 1775, metallic lace backing added later 20th c, CH 37”, L 20”-24” (lt areas disc. & stains throughout esp. 4” stain bottom front LF, bronze cord edging added, silk lining added, loose metallic threads to added back, thread loss pailletes & brown thread covered trim borders, few tiny holes net, shattered and slightly detached pocket flap lining) Good

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  • Category: Gents
  • Era: 18th C

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