Antique Early 1900s French Silk Velvet Waistcoat with Purple Polkadots

Marvellous antique French waistcoat dating to the early 1900s, made from dark brown silk velvet with a purple polkadot pattern. Features a shawl collar, five black glass and brass buttons and three curved pockets. Trimmed throughout with woven braid in purple and black. The back is made from glazed brown cotton with an adjustable buckle waist tab. The lining is cotton.

The polkadots appear purple now, but if you look beneath the fold of the shawl collar, you can see their original, brighter colour—closer to magenta—before fading.

Measurements:

• Chest (underarm to underarm laid flat): 17.5 in / 44.5 cm
• Waist (laid flat): 16.5 in / 42 cm
• Length (centre back neck to hem): 21 in / 53.5 cm

Condition:

Overall good. One button is missing at the bottom. Light general wear. Some discolouration and fade, particularly around the collar area. The lining has scattered rust marks and staining.

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