HABIT DE COUR À LA FRANCAISE en velours de soie rayé alternant bandes en v

HABIT DE COUR À LA FRANCAISE in striped silk velvet alternating bands of olive-green velvet and small checkerboard bands. The suit is richly embroidered with polychrome silk thread flowers, carnations and ears of corn. White and blue pastille and net borders. The embroidery covers the stand-up collar, the two fronts, the circumference of the pockets, the pocket flaps and the basques. Ten embroidered buttons on the front, three on each sleeve, three on each pocket and two on the back. Sewn-in lace on sleeves. Cream twill lining and linen back lining.
France, late 18th century.
Length : 108 cm (Nice freshness, wear)