Aubergine Silk Velvet Riding Jacket: C19th English Traditional Costume loose threads and some wax

loose threads and some wax spots

A museum worthy traditional woman’s tunic panel from India

The quilt is in good antique condition with some rubs and losses to the surface of some of the velvets

silk velvet which is very fine weight

Measurements:

Aubergine Silk Velvet Riding Jacket: C19th English Traditional Costume loose threads and some waxThis is such a beautiful colour, a rich dark plum or aubergine, silk velvet which is very fine weight, unlike modern velvets of today. Fully lined throughout in a softbrown cotton, it has an open tail at the back to allow for a bustle and movement when riding. The jacket would originally have fastened with a button on one shoulder (now missing). Amie our model is a UK size 8. Measurements: 32 34 inch bust 24 inch waist Nape neck to hem 19 inches