Coat - Woman's
Production date
Circa 1950s
Description
NECKLINE AND COLLAR:
NECKLINE: "V" shaped.
COLLAR: Shawl Collar. 6cm wide at deepest point. In one with the bodice yoke. Self faced & then attached to lining.
BODICE STYLE: Unfitted.
SLEEVE STYLE: Slightly dropped shoulder line - rest inserted. Two piece. Turned back cuff ~ 7 1/2cm. Fully lined.
WAISTLINE: No waistline apparent.
SKIRT SHAPE: Straight.
COMMENTS: SEAMS: Outer Fabric: Machined, black cotton edges left. Lining: All raw edges are encsed in the seams so that none are showing. TIES: There are two ties attached under the right armhole to the lining. Presumably these do up through a black satin ribbon loop that is sewn to the edge of the lining above the bottom of the yoke on the left hand side. BUTTONS: Black plastic with detailed edges (2.8cm). BUTTONHOLES: Machine - keyhole. BUTTON LOOPS: There are two handmade button loops (blanket stitched) attached along the left hand edge of the coat opening between the three buttons.
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Object Detail
Chest: Bodice: 1125mm (44 5/16")
Length: Bodice: 455mm
Sleeve Length: Sleeve: 48cm (18 7/8")
Circumference: Sleeve Hem: 45.5cm
Waist circumference: Skirt: 119cm (46 7/8")
Length: Skirt: 660mm
Length: Skirt: 660mm
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