Raber Cleveland Antiques 9.23.26
Lot 398:
Description
An ornate American fraternal regalia tunic produced by The M. C. Lilley and Co. of Columbus, Ohio. The garment is constructed from a gold metallic tinsel or lame fabric with contrasting panels and trim in a red ribbed corded textile. The chest features a prominent shield-shaped applique containing a multi-point sunburst embroidered in yellow, blue, and white. The lower front panel displays radiating yellow embroidered bars and a scalloped hem trimmed with small circular metal discs. The garment is heavily embellished with rows of domed brass-toned metal studs and stamped metal floral ornaments. It features tiered double-layer cap sleeves and a full-length center-back opening secured by metal hook-and-eye closures. The interior is fully lined with a thin, blue and white vertically striped fabric. A dark brown woven label with gold-colored text is sewn into the interior neck area reading The M.C.LILLEY & CO. Columbus, O. Military & Society Goods. Below this is a white woven label with black text reading MASTER of CAVALRY.
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