Augusta Auctions
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VINTAGE & COUTURE CLOTHING FROM MUSEUMS

Wed, Mar 30, 2011 08:00AM EDT
Lot 309

GENT'S THREE PIECE VELVET SUIT, 1775-1780

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
Coat & waistcoat of cut & uncut velvet, narrow blue & cream stripes alternate w/ stripe of tiny windowpane grid in black velvet cut to beige silk, 2" stand coat collar, round, flat self-fabric buttons, black satin knee breeches (small gore added CB to enlarge), CH 40", W 44", Coat L 46", Inseam 18", BROOKLYN MUSEUM