Lot Essay
The original spread appears to have been regrounded in the 18th century and then re-used as a banyan and waistcoat. The cuff details imply a military inspiration.
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A FINE GENTLEMAN'S BANYAN AND SLEEVED WAISTCOAT
both well cut from a 17th century Indian floorspread, made up 18th century
See Illustration Front Cover and Detail (2)
both well cut from a 17th century Indian floorspread, made up 18th century
See Illustration Front Cover and Detail (2)
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