VINTAGE OPERA THEATRICAL COSTUME JACKET VEST LACE CRAVAT SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
Vintage Opera Theatre Costume Frock Coat with Vest and Lace Cravat. Owned and stage worn by member of the San Franciso Opera. Marked inside "Nicolas." In order to save weight and keep the costume cool, the vest is partial, and includes only the front.
With lace cravat and cuffs, velvet outer cuffs and extensive gold braid ornamentation. Overall good condition. Some wear and stains with age and use. Ornamentation frayed in places. Missing one brass button on back. Some fraying and beginning of holes in the lining, not visible when the costume is worn.
Tag inside indicate this was made by costume and clothing designers Lord West. There is a size tag indicating it is union made, but there is no visible size information.
Approximate measurements:
Length: 40 inches, collar to tailsAcross chest 21 1/2 inches
Collar to shoulder 7 inches
Shoulder to cuff (sleeve) 27 inches