Vintage 1940s royal purple wool coat with persian lambswool collar and chunky buttons lining the front. Impeccable construction and signature 40s silhouette with a strong shoulder, wide sleeves and roomy body with handy silk crepe lined pockets. The high collar has an additional hidden black button to secure, and there is a sash tie inside the purple satin lining for an extra cinch.

Label: Bowman's • Harrisburg's Own Store • Union Label
Size: Large
Content: Wool, Persian Lambswool Fur, Silky Lining
Circa: 1940s
Condition: Excellent / a tiny bit of wear to the edges of the fur, but all in all superb!

/// Style No. O322

Measurements

Fit notes - very strong shoulder, wide cuffed sleeve, full slightly flared shape down to long hem

Shoulder: 16 1/2"
Sleeve: 24"
Bust: 46"
Hip: 54"
Hem: 60"
Length: 42"

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Persian Purple 1940s Coat L