Vintage 1940s Midi Coat - SUPERB Junior's Sporty Strong Shoulder Wool Houndstooth Plaid w Yellow + PINK Size S or M

♛Details

•Highlights: strong padded shoulders; wide sleeves; twirled early plastic buttons painted gold; faux breast pockets; wide original belt loop permits wide belt (ours only a prop); A-line skirt w pockets; great original sporty length goes wonderfully with period frocks and slack suits, and with modern clothes, too

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•Colors: ivory, black, mustard, strawberry PINK

•Fabric(s): high quality wool with a tweedy nubby texture on the colored stripes

•Lined: fully 

•Closures: buttons

•Designer/Labels: none found 

♛Measurements

Fits range depending on what you are after -- recommend about a modern S or smaller M

Please allow room for fit and ease and any clothing layered under it.

Bust (underarm area measured flat on exterior, then doubled) to about 38" more slack, 41" taut 

Waist about 32" slack, 34" taut and meant to belt down to fit you

Hips about 42"

Length about 35 1/2"

Shoulders about 18 1/2" 

Sleeves about 23 1/2"

♛Condition

Great vintage condition. Cleaned. 75+ years old.

To note: really well-preserved! I note a trace of age toning at inside rear collar and slight wear to the original painted gold finish on buttons (see photos).

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