Antique Goldwork Embroidery Velveteen Vest, 18th C.-Style Theatre Costume, XS

Description

A rare find!
Absolutely wonderful handmade antique 18
th
-century-style velveteen vest is perfect item for a period clothing collection, museum, historical exhibit, live theatre costume, or movie/TV production.
Very dark green.
Size XS adult, or kids.
(See measurements below.)
Ornate goldwork embroidery decorates lapels, front, back, and inside front opening.
Goldwork lace (1 3/4 in. wide) on edges of lapel.
Shiny dusty rose pink lining.
The worker where I bought this vest said its previous owner told her it was part of an English theatre costume.
I cannot further verify this.
Condition – all in all, good for age and likely a number of wearings.
See photos.
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Lace and embroidery intact.
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Shoulder seams separated 1/4” to 1/2” at neckline under lace (thread breakage, fabric not ripped).
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Velveteen has 1/2” tear at point of V on back, pile worn/discolored on edges of underarms and back of neck, a few scattered pinhead-size holes in pile on front.
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Lining has wear around edges of armholes, neckline, bottom, and on portions of side seams, but still well-attached to velveteen shell.
Discolored under armholes.
2 tiny holes: 1 pinhead size, other 1/8” slit.
Measurements:
Shoulders:
11 in. (to tops of armholes)
Armpit to armpit:
16 in.
Length – front:
17 in. (shoulder seam to point of V)
Length – back:
13 1/4 in. (shoulder seam to bottom)
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