I'm pretty well stocked up on vintage outercoats, so I thought I'd offer the one topcoat that I haven't worn so far, on account of it being black which is not my cup of tea after all.
The garment will be shipped from Germany, so due to the shipping cost this would be more interesting to the EU loungers - low shipping cost and no import fees.
I'm asking $85 plus shipping - I'll check out the shipping cost when and if there is interest.
Measurements:
Chest (pit to pit): 22"
Shoulder (estimate, since there is no regular shoulder seam due to the raglan shoulder construction): 18"
center of collar seam to cuff (= 1/2 arm span): 33.5"
back length (collar seam to hem): 42.5"
Condition:
As good as mint, no insect activity, no abrasion, no popped stitches. Has been dry-cleaned by an excellent cleaner whom I trust with all my vintage clothes and who never failed me.
Notes on cut and size:
Note that this is a full cut. The waist does have some taper so it's not a straight cut, but the body is cut full which makes an intentionally roomy fit in the chest and waist compared to the shoulder.
If you're not sure whether it will fit, check the estimated shoulder width and the total sleeve length first. It will be an ideal fit if you normally take a shoulder width of 17.5" (+/- 0.5") on vintage outercoats.
Before you ask, I wouldn't advise to alter the basic cut dramatically.
Specs:
It's a single-breasted raglan sleeve with handwarmer pockets and turnback cuffs made by Kuppenheimer.
The dating is rather foggy; I found an ad from 1928 that shows exactly the same model. The labels, liner material and lapel shape point towards 1930s.
The color is pitch-black, and the wool material has a slightly rough surface - visually only, it's in fact very soft to the touch. It's not a wool bouclé, but the cloth has a visually interesting surface.
I'd estimate the cloth weight to be in the neighbourhood of 20oz/ 600g, rather light for vintage outercoats but still considerably heavier than the modern stuff.
These are the seller's pics where I got the topcoat.
1928 ad showing the same model (on the right):
The garment will be shipped from Germany, so due to the shipping cost this would be more interesting to the EU loungers - low shipping cost and no import fees.
I'm asking $85 plus shipping - I'll check out the shipping cost when and if there is interest.
Measurements:
Chest (pit to pit): 22"
Shoulder (estimate, since there is no regular shoulder seam due to the raglan shoulder construction): 18"
center of collar seam to cuff (= 1/2 arm span): 33.5"
back length (collar seam to hem): 42.5"
Condition:
As good as mint, no insect activity, no abrasion, no popped stitches. Has been dry-cleaned by an excellent cleaner whom I trust with all my vintage clothes and who never failed me.
Notes on cut and size:
Note that this is a full cut. The waist does have some taper so it's not a straight cut, but the body is cut full which makes an intentionally roomy fit in the chest and waist compared to the shoulder.
If you're not sure whether it will fit, check the estimated shoulder width and the total sleeve length first. It will be an ideal fit if you normally take a shoulder width of 17.5" (+/- 0.5") on vintage outercoats.
Before you ask, I wouldn't advise to alter the basic cut dramatically.
Specs:
It's a single-breasted raglan sleeve with handwarmer pockets and turnback cuffs made by Kuppenheimer.
The dating is rather foggy; I found an ad from 1928 that shows exactly the same model. The labels, liner material and lapel shape point towards 1930s.
The color is pitch-black, and the wool material has a slightly rough surface - visually only, it's in fact very soft to the touch. It's not a wool bouclé, but the cloth has a visually interesting surface.
I'd estimate the cloth weight to be in the neighbourhood of 20oz/ 600g, rather light for vintage outercoats but still considerably heavier than the modern stuff.
These are the seller's pics where I got the topcoat.
1928 ad showing the same model (on the right):
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