This elegant 1950s coat is strikingly special, not only for its rich Carnegie blue tweed, but its sparkling jewelry-like buttons. It has a spare, straight silhouette and belled bracelet-length sleeves with a collarless neckline. Lined in satin with invisible pockets at the sides waist.

Ladies' Size
14

Measurements
Bust 42, Waist up to 45, Hip 48; Shoulder to Shoulder 15.5, Sleeve Length 19.25, Neck to Hem 45 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
" A Jacqmar / Fabric / MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN " at inside waist

Materials
Carnegie blue wool tweed in a medium-heavy weight with pale gray fine flecks throughout, ivory synthetic satin lining

Closure
Beautiful pewter gray metal buttons set with blue aurora borealis rhinestones, neck to hem, with bound buttonholes

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Very nice overall, the tweed's blue hue has a very faint grayish color change toward the hem, this would not be noticed unless carefully compared in close inspection, the lining has obvious age dapples throughout, most are fine and smallish but there are many, large liquid marks to the lining's hem

Washing Instructions
Dry clean

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

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