Lot 46
46
A BOY'S JERKIN OF BROWN BOILED WOOL TRIMMED WITH RED AND YELLOW BRAID with white metal buttons; a pair of black wool breeches, a red wool waistcoat and a shirt front, in the 18th century style
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VA… Read more THE MARKEN ARCHIVE OF TRADITIONAL DUTCH COSTUME The following items were collected by an inhabitant of the Dutch village of Marken, whose people are well known for their traditional distinctive dress. It was the custom to clothe boys in dresses to guard them from evil spirits, a practice dating from the 17th century through the early 20th. The examples offered here include both children's and adult clothing.
A BOY'S JERKIN OF BROWN BOILED WOOL TRIMMED WITH RED AND YELLOW BRAID with white metal buttons; a pair of black wool breeches, a red wool waistcoat and a shirt front, in the 18th century style

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A BOY'S JERKIN OF BROWN BOILED WOOL TRIMMED WITH RED AND YELLOW BRAID with white metal buttons; a pair of black wool breeches, a red wool waistcoat and a shirt front, in the 18th century style
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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.

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