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Your Price: $ 250.00
Item Number: 63517
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Measuring approximately 58 inches from shoulder to bottom hem, this wonderful old duster will best described here by our illustrations as to condition and eye appeal. This light weight polished cotton cloak is a desirable, seldom surviving example of the so called duster protective travel covering. With use from as early as about 1812 through the mid-19th century, the duster, referred to as a carrack or garrack in its earliest form, was most frequently worn by better dressed coachmen and horsemen with use by typically higher ranking military officers as protection from travel dust and road dirt. This example will date to the Civil War and unlike more commonly utilized heavier examples was fabricated of light weight polished cotton fabric indicative to use in warmer climate. It remains in most pleasing condition with desirable evidence of age and originality, period construction and use while remailing in pleasing original condition. No seam splits, tears or other issues beyond age and period use. While not standard military issue, variations of the duster coat are well documented in portraits and period illustrations. Buy with confidence! We are pleased to offer a no questions asked three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales! Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques! |
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