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Matador "Suit of Lights" Outfit, c. 1940, La Barca ,SF

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Matador "Suit of Lights" Outfit, c. 1940, La Barca ,SF

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Matador "Suit of Lights" Outfit, circa 1940 from La Barca Mexican Restaurant, San Francisco, California. Outfit includes metal and metal thread ornately decorated jacket, vest and trousers. Red & metal decorated Matador cape with blue lining. Red "Bull Cape" with yellow lining. Also, tie, shirt and suspenders. Definitely worn by a Matador. Because of the elaborate decoration and its bright shiny appearance it is called "traje de luces" or suit of lights. Appx: 54" from top of jacket to bottom of pant leg. Good condition with some wear from age and original use.

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Matador "Suit of Lights" Outfit, c. 1940, La Barca ,SF

Name: Matador \"Suit of Lights\" Outfit, c. 1940, La Barca ,SF
SKU: 72036235
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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Starting Price $500

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