Antique Matador/ Bull Fighter’s Jacket in Custom Acrylic Box, circa 1850s

$4,200.00

Encased in a magnificent custom made acrylic display box, this very luxe, rare, antique embellished bull fighter’s jacket (Traje de Toreador) with detailed embroidery in gold thread.

This well-used Toreador jacket is a unique piece which is in museum quality. Truly a historical wonder as you can imagine the dozens if not hundreds of bullfights that this jacket has seen. Handmade and embroidered with gold thread on silk satin. It has a lot of embroidery in canutillo, which greatly increases its value, since it makes it unique and more beautiful.

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Additional information

Place of Origin

Mexico

Date of Manufacture

circa 1850s

Period

1850 – 1859

Materials and Techniques

Acrylic, Silk

Condition

Fair – Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Extremely worn with age and use. Minor losses. Fair antique condition; loose threads throughout. This is OLD and still looks amazing despite its age and use. Museum quality Lucite exhibition box.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions

Height: 33 in
Width: 24 in
Depth: 11 in