"A Wool Felt Jacket Applied With Golden Trimmings - Ottoman Or Greek Circa 1850-1890"
Second half of the 19th century Ottoman or Greek A Caraco, feminine jacket in scarlet red wool felt embroidered with gold. Fitted high waist cut, long sleeves and large heart-shaped neckline. Beautiful embroidered braids and applied golden cords highlighting the bust with double crossed closures in front using period hooks. Elegant puncture on the sleeves ending in mittens which are closed with twelve golden trimmings tassels on each forearm. Ecru cotton lining. Very light patina of the felt which does not have any major defects. On the other hand, beautiful foil of the golden parts. Good general structural condition. Dimensions: Equivalent to size 35 France. Shoulders 32 cm, chest 90 cm, sleeves 62 cm, waist 68 cm, height 41 cm.