Vintage 1940s Ladies Coat Black Wool Princess Style Size M red barkcloth This trench was well stored

This trench was well stored and looks like it saw little use

Waist:  42”

the separation accented down the line with mustard tan colored velvet ribboning

I also found a 1972 article talking about her sweater designs for The Crocodile

probably caused by the setting

Vintage 1940s Ladies Coat Black Wool Princess Style Size M red barkcloth This trench was well storedThis is a wonderful vintage 1940s ladies coat featuring a princess shape in a lower calf length. This 1940s ladies coat has very wide squared and padded shoulders with a jewel neckline. The coat has a defined waist and does up with six covered buttons down the front. The skirt of the coat is cut so as to flare out so that it falls in drapes the draping is quite pronounced. The sleeves have turned cuffs. The coat is fully lined in black satin. There