From the Seller
DATING TO THE 1860’S
FASHIONED OF A BLUE BLACK SILK VELVET NAP
BUTTONS CLOSED INVISIBLY UP THE FRONT WITH SATIN PIPED SEAMS
LINED IN A BLACK BENGALINE FABRIC
SLEEVES SET OFF THE SHOULDER
CONDITION: THERE ARE TRACE THREADS AND CREASES TO THE NAP OF THE VELVET WHERE TRIMS WERE REMOVED. NO HOLES, NO WEAKNESS
STRONG AND WEARABLE
SIZING:
MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES:
CHEST: 32
WAIST: 28
SHOULDERS: 17
SLEEVE: 19 1/2
LENGTH: 33
From The Industrious Lady
Guys guys guys! its a 28 inch waist! that would fit the average women today! Granted paletots were often larger to accomate a dress and trim without being too tight. The satin piping is also interesting. There are velvet paletots in the met museums collection but most have satin binding or have a cotton binding. Without seeing the actual item its hard to tell if it is binding or piping being used. The hidden buttons are also quite unique. This might actually be a little bit later, more late 1860's, early 1870's with the flat front and more fullness in the back
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