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Lot 161

THREE MANS SILK & VELVET WAISTCOATS, USA, 1840s-1850s

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

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$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

1 double breasted of raised warp leaf patterned silk, slash pockets at W & CH, lined in tan twill cotton, buckle w/ stamped date of “1855”, CH 42”, W 34”, L 22”, (light discoloration, small light stains, minor tarnish); 1 stamped patterned striped silk velvet in navy, black & gold, glazed twill cotton backing & book linen lining, 1840s, CH 36”, W 32”, L 19”, (2.5” tear right pocket w/ repairs, few light stains up to 1.5” CB, lining discolored, strap damaged); 1 cream patterned silk in woven leaf motif, slash pockets at W & left CH, stamped patent leather edge facing, stamped “John A. Griffith Merchant Tailor, Baltimore”, 1840s, CH 36”, W 32”, L 19”, (underarm discoloration, small light stains, initialed inside) all good-very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Good-Very Good

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Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.