WOOL TAILCOAT WORN AT COURT, AMERICA, 1830

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  • Lot: 187
  • November 13, 2013 - NYC
  • New York City
Black broadcloth, velvet cuffs, pocket flaps & band collar w/ gold embroidery, gold buttons stamped w/ eagle beneath "E Pluribus Unum" band, silk moire lining, Ch 36", CF L 19", CB L 36.5", (minor moth damage & light stains on back) very good; t/w 1 pair cream silk stockings worn w/ tailcoat, excellent. Bicorn in lot 192 probably worn w/ this. Provenance: William Shimmin b. 1777, Mass, wore these to French or British court on 1830 trip to Europe. Shimmin was McDonogh's son-in-law (see lots 188-191).

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  • Price Realized: $ 1320
  • Category: Gents
  • Era: 1800-1850

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