An Elegant Satin Waistcoat Embroidered With Pansies—louis XVI Period, Circa 1785
Circa 1785
France
An elegant cream satin vest embroidered with pansies and wildflowers, dating from the Louis XVI period. Square-cut waistcoat with a stand-up collar, complete with its ten matching embroidered buttons. Two applied flaps with genuine pockets accented with brown embroidery. The original back, made of ecru fleece-textured cotton terry cloth, has been widened with a triangular panel in the center. The vest’s lining is also cream satin. No flaws to note; the embroidery is in excellent condition. Wearable or suitable for a collection. In excellent condition.
Dimensions: Equivalent to French size 38. Height 66 cm, shoulders 40 cm, chest 94 cm, waist 90 cm, bottom circumference of the vest 94 cm.
France
An elegant cream satin vest embroidered with pansies and wildflowers, dating from the Louis XVI period. Square-cut waistcoat with a stand-up collar, complete with its ten matching embroidered buttons. Two applied flaps with genuine pockets accented with brown embroidery. The original back, made of ecru fleece-textured cotton terry cloth, has been widened with a triangular panel in the center. The vest’s lining is also cream satin. No flaws to note; the embroidery is in excellent condition. Wearable or suitable for a collection. In excellent condition.
Dimensions: Equivalent to French size 38. Height 66 cm, shoulders 40 cm, chest 94 cm, waist 90 cm, bottom circumference of the vest 94 cm.
900 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Linen
Reference (ID): 1813535
Availability: In stock
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