#98 • Mexican Officer's Cloak

Part of Arms, Armor and The Early West (live auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

High bid $950.00

Status: Sold

Heavy maroon wool construction with black polished cotton lining. Trimmed with 1.875" bimetallic lace trim. Dark blue velvet collar with matching time. Raw edges to hem. Fitted with gilt brass clasps with eagle rosettes. **Good condition overall. Clasps may have been added later or repaired for museum display. Only minor ae wear to body with some very minor moth holes. Lining in good condition.** $1,000-$3,000 Provenance New Orleans Picayune/James A. Sylvester Collection “Battle for Texas: The Experience”, San Antonio, Texas