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Rare Girl's Sports
1780's


This would probably have been worn under a riding habit. Short to give freedom of movement. RARE, RARE, RARE.


Cataloguing


waistcoat, the taupe cotton woven with a minute diaper pattern, high colalr with centre back seam,, curved front, two fabric covered buttons to high waist, two bust darts, the back of natural cotton with a tie and inked initials MW 2, top collar to front hem 10 in or 16 cm; underarm 26 in or 36 cm


Condition


The taupe fabric is spotted and discoloured. Small nick to armhole seam and a small area of damage to left hand front. Bottom button very worn.