Men's "white Sheep" Outfit From The Pays Pourlet (lower Brittany) – Circa 1880 Jacket And Vest

Men's "White Sheep" Suit from the Pays Pourlet (Lower Brittany) – Circa 1880 – Original Jacket and Vest.

Rare and superb complete men's suit from the Pays Pourlet (Guémené-sur-Scorff / Le Faouët / Guiscriff region), dating from the late 19th century (circa 1880).
This type of suit, known as "white sheep," is highly sought after today and virtually impossible to find in this condition, especially authentic men's versions.

Composition:
Matching jacket and vest, made from a thick white bouclé cloth typical of the Pays Pourlet.
Black velvet decorations on the collar, sleeves, and chest.
Original metal buttons (silvered pewter or repoussé metal, decorated).
Hand-sewn ecru linen lining. Period stitching, visible to the naked eye, with no signs of modernization.
No synthetic lining or recent machine stitching.

Authenticity:
Traditional work by a Breton rural tailor, made locally in the Pays Pourlet.
This is an original, unreconstructed, and unfolklorized piece, exhibiting a natural patina and signs of age consistent with its period.
The jacket and waistcoat are a complete and original ensemble, which is extremely rare.

Condition:
Excellent overall condition considering its age.
The fabric is well-preserved, buttons are present, and the seams are strong.
There is slight natural yellowing of the cloth, typical of the period.
No major damage is visible.

Authentic men's costumes from the Pays Pourlet region are much rarer than women's costumes.

This type of ensemble belongs to the formal attire worn during major ceremonies at the end of the 19th century (weddings, parish festivals, pardons).
Today, it is a sought-after museum piece, prized by museums, collectors, and Breton historical reenactment groups.