A rare vintage 1940s hooded swagger coat, made by 'Kaycee' from a medium weight wool tweed fabric in interwoven green & burgundy with bold overchecks in rust, burgundy,& pale grey. Cut in a loose style with fairly narrow, heavily padded shoulders, bias cut back panels for flare, hood with crossover front tabs, & slash pockets; it fastens with marbled dark green early plastic buttons & is lined in iridescent bronzey silk or silky rayon, I'm not sure which.
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Size: Suggested UK S (Shown on a mannequin with a 34" 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: 19 1/2" (49.5cm) Shoulder width seam to seam: 14 1/2" (36.8cm) Sleeve length shoulder to cuff (the shoulder pads are about 1/2" thick): 24" (62cm) Sleeve length underarm to cuff: 17 3/4" (45cm) Sleeve width at widest point (armpit level): 7 1/2" (19cm) Width at hem: 33 1/2" (85cm) Length Nape to Hem: 38" (96.5cm)
Condition: In very good condition overall - on close inspection there are 2 small repairs on the lower left front towards the leading edge - some repairs, small holes & wear to the pocket bags - some fabric strain & small splits at the left armpit lining - the lining has wear & thinning behind the left hand pocket. 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.
