Coat, womans formal
Maker
Donna Rae
Production date
1950s
Description
Duster coat in turquoise street velvet, shawl collar. Donna Rae model. 1950s D183 (MRM).
Neckline: Front is a deep V shape with the back rounded. Self faced with the facing attaching to the lining.
Collar: Shawl collar with a centre back seam. In one with the neck and front facings. 15cm wide at widest point (shoulder). 44cm long front (from shoulder to buttonhole).
Bodice Style: Straight.
Sleeve Style: Two piece, 'semi' raglan sleeve, fully lined. Hem turned under once and attached to lining.
Waistline: Undefined.
Skirt Shape: Straight.
Seams: (Outer) - machine sewn, turquoise cotton thread. (Lining) - machine sewn, black cotton thread.
Edges: Left raw.
At the seam between the centre back neck facing and the collar is located a lining fabric coat hangers. Located 6cm under the right armhole in the internal side seam are two lining fabric ties 58cm x 2cm.
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Object Detail
Chest: Bodice: 1115mm (43 7/8")
Length: Bodice: 420mm
Sleeve Length: Sleeve: 71cm (27 15/16")
Circumference: Sleeve: 28cm
Waist circumference: Skirt: 109.5cm (43 1/8")
Length: Skirt: 630mm
Length: Skirt: 600mm
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