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Coat belonging to Andrew Oliver, Jr.

Coat belonging to Andrew Oliver, Jr. Figured silk, plain silk, silver gilt thread, silver spangles

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    Figured silk, plain silk, silver gilt thread, silver spangles by unknown maker, [England], circa 1755

    85 cm shoulder to hem; 30.5 cm across back

    Clothing, men’s 011


    This sleeved waistcoat of Boston merchant Andrew Oliver, Jr. (1731-1799) was made in England. Oliver wore this coat in 1755 when posing for his portrait by Joseph Blackburn.