A rare vintage 1940s British hip-length swing or swagger jacket, made by 'John Howard' from a medium weight wool tweed fabric in brown, ginger & off-white micro-checks with bold overchecks in green. Cut in a high-fastening double-breasted style, with generous pointed collar, strongly padded shoulders, curved rear yoke, & loose, fan-shaped panelled back; it fastens with domed toffee-brown early plastic buttons & is fully lined with pinkish crepe de chine.
NB: Please study the photographs carefully, they form an important part of the description.
Size: Suggested UK S/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: 20" (50.8cm) Shoulder width seam to seam: 15" (38.1cm) Sleeve length shoulder to cuff (the shoulder pads are about 1/4" thick): 23" (58.4cm)) Sleeve width at widest point (armpit level): 8" (20.3cm) Length Nape to Hem: 33" (83.8cm)
Condition: In very good condition overall - on close inspection there are 2 tiny repairs on the lower left sleeve & 1 on the right (see close ups) - the lining has some scattered marks & spots and a small tear near the right front. Has been thoroughly steamed & brushed prior to listing but not cleaned.
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.
