Gorgeous and very rare indeed! This textile is an antique , French men's , postal vest , used by a postman!~ Fabulous Postal buttons!!! this textile dates from the early 1900's ~ wonderful black, felted wool and the backing is cotton. A stunning find, from a private collection. It is in amazing condition! There is some rust on the back buckle, otherwise just LOVELY
( vest 19J )
MEASUREMENTS : This textile measures approximately :
Length :22 inches
Chest 18 inches from one underarm to the other , laid flat across the front
Shoulders across the back : 14 inches
CONDITION : this lovely textile is in as found not freshly laundered condition with light storage dust.
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