#180

Very Fine Antique Woolen Uniform and Cap with Maker
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$1,000
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Description
To fit slim-bodied doll about 20"-21". Of blue-gray worsted wool,the uniform features a fitted jacket with black mustache trim and three rows of brass bead buttons that is repeated on the sleeves and at the back tails. The brass button-fly trousers have decorative brass buttons around the fitted waist band. The matching cap with firm brim has gold lettered maker"s label inside (indecipherable name). 4 1/2" shoulders 16" overall length. The superior quality of tailoring and fine details suggest the piece as a tailor"s sample model. Excellent condition. Circa 1865