Antique purple silk velvet waistcoat with yellow square dot pattern.
Mid 19th Century.
Single breasted 6 buttons opening.
Shawl collar.
Backing is beige cotton.
Additional angled watch pocket on the left chest.

There is a tear at the front left armpit.
2 repairs have been down to the lower back.
Some wear to the velvet especially at the collar and the armpits.
Buttons are gold painted metal with black decoration. The gold paint has faded.

Measurements with back clasp undone:
Armpit to armpit 18" / 46 cm
Width at bottom 15.5" / 39.5 cm
Length down the back 18" / 46 cm*
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