Four Mens and Youth Vests Jackets 1760 - 1910.
Auction Date: November 12, 2021
Sold for: $270
Lot: 3039
Comprising an 18th Century mans embroidered silk faille vest a blue velvet a purple velvet and silk satin mans fancy dress jacket in the manner of 17th Century example a youths fancy dress blue velvet dress jacket, with embroidered silk vest sewn into front and a mans maroon velvet dressing coat / jacket, extensively embroidered in gold thread to back and sleeves, possibly for fancy dress.
Provenance: Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profitassociation has been a guiding force in preservingMontereys history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Montereys precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.
The Associations mission is to sharethe histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.
Condition: The oldest vest in moderate condition, stained. Some items possibly reworked and with replacement buttons, repairs.