Antique French Theatre Costume Frock Coat Peach Cotton Woven Lave Trim Gold Metal Thread Embellishment 18th Century Style

c.1910s French Theatre Jacket | Aristide Boyer, Marseille | 18th Century Frock Coat Style | Gold Embroidery & Lace Cuffs

A rare and exquisite antique French costume jacket from the early 1910s, designed in a dramatic 18th-century frock coat style. This piece was created by the renowned Aristide Boyer costume house in Marseille, known for producing garments for opera, theatre, and stage performance across France.

Made from a beautifully textured peach cotton, the jacket features wide turn-back cuffs with lace trim, decorative pocket flaps, and ornate gold metallic thread embroidery throughout. The front and cuffs are finished with bold gold-tone metal buttons, designed for stage impact. It’s fully lined—grey cotton in the bodice, yellow cotton sateen in the lower half—with the original Aristide Boyer Marseille costumier’s stamp inside.

Measurements:

• Bust: 32”
• Shoulders: 12.5”
• Sleeves: 19.5” (not including lace)
• Waist: 26”
• Length (neck to hem): 29.3”

Condition:

• Freshly hand-laundered (cold water, gentle detergent)
• Very good condition overall
• A few small stains and some minor surface wear to buttons
• Stitch repairs at the back waist seam
• One button at the back is a later replacement (smooth vs. textured)

An exceptional costume jacket with couture-like detail—ideal for collectors, designers, stylists, or anyone with a love for dramatic vintage fashion and theatrical history. Whether styled or displayed, it’s a statement.

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