CIVIL WAR 1850’S HAND SEWN SILK WEDDING WAIST COAT W COVERED BUTTONS

Description: DATING TO THE 1850’S ACQUIRED FROM A MUSEUM DEACCESSION. FASHIONED OF AN IVORY SILK FAILLE AND IS SEWN FULLY BY HAND WITH MATCHING SILK COVERED SMALL BUTTONS CLOSING THE FRONT. POCKETS ON EACH SIDE WITH CHEST POCKET HIGH ON THE LEFT. THE INNER CHEST IS FULLY PADDED TO GIVE A FULL, STRONG CHEST. INTERIOR AND BACKING ARE IN A GLAZED COTTON WITH BELTING AT THE BOTTOM, BUCKLE HAVING A PATENT DATE OF 1855. CONDITION: MINOR SOILING SEEN TO THE BELT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE. OTHERWISE IN EXCEPTIONAL, MUSEUM QUALITY CONDITION. SIZING: MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES:CHEST: 35 WAIST: 31 SHOULDER TO BOTTOM: 18 1/2 our business name is ANTIQUE WARDROBE . We can be found online on other platforms as well(Antiquewardrobe_ as well as Antique-Wardrobe ) We reserve the right to end an item IF the item has no bids, but we will not end an item once it has a bid…if an item has a bid we will not end the auction…and if asked to leave it on, we will. ** we NEVER give partial refunds, if something was missed, we are indeed human and although rare... a mistake can happen... return the item Shipping as well as customs cannot be avoided on eBay , but other platforms do not require those fees... Find us online Vintage and antique items ARE NOT new items. Vintage clothing is described to its best and sold as found…and described as accurately as possible. The items HAVE NOT been cleaned and should be cleaned prior to wearing at the discretion of the buyer. Often for proper fit, hang, and wear ability, pieces will need to be altered and/or adding a hook or snap here or there, with a seam closure or strengthening needed. Vintage clothing is most often worn previously, and if old stock, often has slight imperfections from storage, a hint of color or odor. Measurements are to be assumed that they are at maximum, if you have any questions, please ask PRIOR to the auction’s end. These are antique articles, having the age stated….all flaws if any are painstakingly outlined. The exact color and sizing of an item is the responsibility of the bidder, please read the measurements carefully and ask questions if uncertain _gsrx_vers_1516 (GS 9.3 (1516))

Price: 285 USD

Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-02-08T14:06:07.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9 USD