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Shakespearean Silk Velvet Jerkin Old Costume #1169888

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Shakespearean Silk Velvet Jerkin Old Costume #1169888
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Fantastic theater costume to wear and be noticed !!</em></td>
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Shakespearean jerkin hand-sewn ca. 1900. This wonderful vintage theater costume is made of silk velvet in beautiful Parma Blue color (such rich velvet is very light reflective, causing the photos to show uneven color which does not exist in reality). This theater costume's neck and hem are bordered by complex ribbon of a Gothic arch pattern that includes metallic gold thread, satin stitch embroidery and lace. Front and back of the Shakespearean jerkin are the same with buckle-shaped loops which hold a rope-form belt ending in three spheres (1 gone). Billowing sleeves tight at wrists. Side gussets shown open in image 1. Inside is lined with muslin and shows traces of a pink silk satin lining now vanished from age disintegration. The velvet has survived very well aside from slight toning along a few fold lines (lying for ages folded in a closet). It retains a very sensual feel and can even now be worn as a blouse or jacket for very dramatic effect. 28 inches L from shoulder to hem bottom. 15 inches W between shoulder seams. Come on strong when YOU enter the room wearing this!
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#: 399359</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:See Description</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:ca. 1900</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:Shakespearean Silk Velvet Jerkin Old Costume</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:New York State</td></tr>
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