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Illustrative lot · fictional
Lot 132. Stage-worn embroidered jacket, lead singer of a 1970s touring rock band, fictional
Black velvet with silver bullion embroidery and rhinestone trim, custom-made by a London theatrical costumier, with the maker's label inside the collar.
Estimate US$6,000–9,000
- Condition
- Wear consistent with stage use, some rhinestones missing at the cuffs, lining replaced at a later date.
- Provenance
- Gifted by the performer to the tour's wardrobe manager in 1976; with a signed letter from the recipient and two period photographs showing it on stage.
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