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Paletot coat Black velvet coat with tres and gits volutes, Mantle, winter coat, so-called pince-waist, black velvet with tres and gits volutes. Model: Mid-length, fitted with an outstanding lap, high collar, Medici collar, wide rounded lapels and head sleeves. Decoration: in large volutes black soutache and gits are laid over the entire side and front parts., anonymous, Netherlands, c. 1898 - c. 1899, velvet (fabric weave), silk, jet (coal), cotton (textile)