A Handbook of Livery; Including Many Pictures & Much Useful Information as well as an Illustrated Index of Carriages
New York: Rogers Peet & Company, 1900. No stated edition. Soft cover. 102p, 3 tipped-in color hunting scenes (plus one on cover), many halftone and line ills. Corner of one plate is chipped off. With mounted-in label of Jordan Marsh & Co., Boston, the eastern distribuors of the firm's livery and clothing. Ca. 3 1/2 x 4 inches. Covers fair (wear and soil, mended closed tear to front cover); internally very good. Item #31698
Everything you needed to know about correct outdoor dress livery (city) and undress livery (country) for coachman and groom, summer or winter, as well as indoor livery for butler, footman,and other servants. Many of the uniforms are illustrated At the end are line illustrations of many vehicle types and the appropriate livery for each in city or country. A scarce and fascinating survival. Can be sent outside the US for less than the default shipping rate.
Price: $125.00