Embroidered Velvet Ceremonial Coat — Europe, c.1890s17. 5" Shoulder 16. 5" Chest 39" Length 24" Sleeve Late 19th century European ceremonial coat, likely dating to the 1890s. Constructed from silk velvet with extensive hand embroidered silver metal thread throughout. The coat features a short front with an elongated back, a silhouette associated with formal and ceremonial dress of the period. Muted ochre velvet forms the body, contrasted by blue green velvet at the collar and cuffs. The silver