RARE 19th c Antique French "Vintage By Nina" Silk Lavender Watered Rose Vest

From my personal collection 

This piece was originally sold by Nina Hartmann 

It is early to mid 19th century, a very rare design, a mens waistcoat in a very feminine pattern and colors 

Unique Gold buttons 

Age related wear, shattered silk, losses and repairs in a scrumptious shabby way 

19" across bust, 18.5" across waist, 30.5" length 

"Solide Paris" Brass stamped buckle at back