A rare vintage 1940s box jacket or jigger coat by 'Alexon', made from a soft, medium weight hopsack weave wool in an unusual pale apricot colour. The jacket is cut with an open front (i.e. there are no fastenings), has a round neckline, firmly padded shoulders with quilted floral silk pads, 3/4 sleeves & slash pockets; the cuffs & sides have matching slotted vent details & it is unlined.
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Size: Suggested UK M Shown on a mannequin with a 36" bust (Please check measurements below) All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate (with approx. metric equivalent): Bust - armpit to armpit (leading edges 1" apart) : 21 1/2" (54.6cm) Sleeve length from shoulder seam to cuff: 18 1/2" (47cm) Sleeve width at widest point (armpit level): 6 3/4" (17.2cm) Shoulder width seam to seam: 16" (40.6cm) Width at hem: 23 1/2" (59.7cm) Length nape to hem: 25 1/2" (64.8cm)
Condition: In good condition - there is subtle overall fading & a slightly more pronounced fade across the shoulders & outer sleeves - on close examination there are 2 small moth grazes on the front & a tiny repair on the left cuff (circled) - a few other scattered tiny surface nips & a very faint dark mark on the front left neck edge which the camera couldn't see. Has been carefully hand washed & steamed prior to listing.
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Returns: I do my very best to carefully list/illustrate any flaws I find. This item is sold as is - no returns unless the item has been grossly misrepresented. Please check the above measurements and compare to a similar garment of your own before buying - no refund offered for items that don’t fit.
