Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

COUTURE, VINTAGE & HISTORIC CLOTHING

Wed, Nov 13, 2013 09:00AM EST
Lot 196

MAN'S WOOL WEDDING SUIT, MASS., JUNE 13TH, 1809

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

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
3-piece: 1 pair fawn breeches, covered buttons, fall front, linen waistband, W 36", Inseam 20", (moth damage) fair; 1 black coat, high stand collar, worn double breasted or w/ CF openings folded back & buttoned to each side, Ch 36", L 20", (1 moth holeinside R lapel shows red wool inner lining) excellent; 1 black velvet vest, high stand collar, (nap worn) very good. Provenance: worn by John Hathaway Jr. at wedding to Hannah Coen Sherman June 13th, 1809, MA. Shirt & cravat in photos not included.