Aubergine Silk Velvet Riding Jacket: C19th English Traditional Costume Hand-painted onto a heavy paper

Hand-painted onto a heavy paper with gouache this historic design is still as bright and vibrant as when it was first painted

The quilt is in good antique condition with some rubs and losses to the surface of some of the velvets

marks and signs of wear are to be expected and are an inherent part of the beauty of these antique pieces

A museum worthy traditional woman’s tunic panel from India

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Aubergine Silk Velvet Riding Jacket: C19th English Traditional Costume Hand-painted onto a heavy paperThis is such a beautiful colour, a rich dark plum or aubergine, silk velvet which is very fine weight, unlike modern velvets of today. Fully lined throughout in a softbrown cotton, it has an open tail at the back to allow for a bustle and movement when riding. The jacket would originally have fastened with a button on one shoulder (now missing). Amie our model is a UK size 8. Measurements: 32 34 inch bust 24 inch waist Nape neck to hem 19 inches