Magical vintage royal purple boucle coat with black sheared fur trim along the wide shawl collar and down the front. Beautifully draped piece features unique angular stitching throughout and a partially set-in dolman sleeve with flared bell cuff. Double hook closure in front and sumptuous silk satin lining with sash inside to secure.
Label: Sidney Smith • 3 Gervis Place Bournemouth, Hants
Size: Medium (modeled on size Small)
Content: Wool w/ Sheared Fur Collar & Satin Lining
Circa: 1940s (maybe earlier)
Condition: Good / the edges of the fur trim are worn down, but otherwise the coat is perfection
/// Style No. O239
Fit notes - rounded cocoon like drape over the shoulders, swingy hem and flared sleeves
Shoulder: rounded
Sleeve: 28" (cuff to collar)
Bust: 45"
Hem: 60"
Length: 39"
Model is 5'8", size XS/S
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