A GENTLEMAN'S WEDDING SUIT
A GENTLEMAN'S WEDDING SUIT

CIRCA 1840

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A GENTLEMAN'S WEDDING SUIT
CIRCA 1840
composed of a navy blue facecloth frock coat with notched lapels and damask covered buttons, and a pair of dove grey wool pantaloons with straps under the instep
labelled in nape and waistband JHG's Wedding Suit

Lot Essay

This wedding suit is a rare survivor from a man's wardrobe. Men's costume is in the main less subject to changing fashions and is therefore commonly worn out and does not survive.

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