Lot 268
268
A rare lady's riding habit jacket and waistcoat, of crimson broadcloth, the jacket with turn-down collar and facings buttoned-back to simulate double-breasted fastening, half lined with red-glazed wool, the rest with linen - English, circa 1775 (backing of waistcoat replaced)
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A rare lady's riding habit jacket and waistcoat, of crimson broadcloth, the jacket with turn-down collar and facings buttoned-back to simulate double-breasted fastening, half lined with red-glazed wool, the rest with linen - English, circa 1775 (backing of waistcoat replaced)

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A rare lady's riding habit jacket and waistcoat, of crimson broadcloth, the jacket with turn-down collar and facings buttoned-back to simulate double-breasted fastening, half lined with red-glazed wool, the rest with linen - English, circa 1775 (backing of waistcoat replaced)
See Colour Plate 7 (2)
Provenance
Miss Fowler and the Paul Family, Wilncote House, Nr. Tamworth
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

There is a similar riding habit in the Victoria and Albert Museum, 269 to B-1890

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