THE QUINTESSENTIAL RAYON GABARDINE 1940'S VINTAGE TWO PIECE SWING COAT SUIT! - SIZE 14-16
1940's vintage two piece gabardine suit with SWING coat! Light golden yellow rayon gabardine. Swing coat with no closure and full length scallop notched shawl lapel. Long full sleeves with deep faux scallop turn back cuffs. Inset hip pockets with scallop flaps. Large self covered buttons trim cuffs & pockets. Full four panel back. Sculpted center panels and pleat with self button trim at yoke. Full rayon satin lining and original shoulder pads. Drapey semi full skirt with inverted top stitched center pleat, pleats on either side and gored back. 1 3/4" wide waistband with dropped belt loops. Self belt with attached covered wagon motif slide tab.
Approximate measurements: JACKET
Bust - 44"+
Sleeve, measured from seam to cuff edge - 24"
Shoulder, measured from seam to seam across back yoke - 15 1/2"
Back length, measured from collar fold to hem edge - 27 1/2" SKIRT
Waist - 31"
Hip - 40"+
Back length, measured from waistband edge to hem edge - 32"
Hem - Turn-up
Belt grommet holes - 28 to 32"
Condition:
Near excellent condition. Jacket shows light soiling throughout. Underarm soil marks at lining and pencil mark under lapel. Faint soil marks at skirt above hem and slight soil at hem. Very slight wear at belt. Would definitely benefit from a good dry cleaning.
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