XL 1950s Evening Coat - Size 18 Asian Silk Satin Bats Brocade - 50s Reversible Black & Red Gold Formal Overcoat - Far East Sublime Quality
$ 225.00
An exquisite 1950s silk satin coat with Asian medallions brocade! This Hollywood style coat has an open front, cuffable half sleeves, and hidden pockets at the side seams. It's a trapeze line coat meant for posh evenings out, and it has special provenance, once owned by Follies girl Gladys Glad.
Ladies' Size
18 to 20
Measurements
Bust 46, Hip up to 60; Shoulder to Shoulder 16.5, Uncuffed Sleeve Length 21, Neck to Hem 46.25 Inches
Era
1950s
Label
None, custom made, probably in Hollywood
Materials
Solid black silk satin brocade with Asian medallions print in a circle of bats, Chinese lacquer red silk satin brocade in the same pattern, weights hidden inside the front hem
Closure
Self frog closures at center front, both sides
Condition
Excellent
Condition Detail
Lovely condition overall, the black side of the coat is like new, the red side has seven 1/8-inch gray scuffs a few inches away from the fourth frog closure, this is slightly noticeable and looks likely to be helped by a professional spotter
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.
For coats & jackets, remember that you may be wearing layers between yourself and the coat. Please take measurements while wearing these layers to get the best idea of fit. Questions about fit? Please ask! We're always happy to help :)
Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.
Additional photos are often available.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
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Ladies' Size
18 to 20
Measurements
Bust 46, Hip up to 60; Shoulder to Shoulder 16.5, Uncuffed Sleeve Length 21, Neck to Hem 46.25 Inches
Era
1950s
Label
None, custom made, probably in Hollywood
Materials
Solid black silk satin brocade with Asian medallions print in a circle of bats, Chinese lacquer red silk satin brocade in the same pattern, weights hidden inside the front hem
Closure
Self frog closures at center front, both sides
Condition
Excellent
Condition Detail
Lovely condition overall, the black side of the coat is like new, the red side has seven 1/8-inch gray scuffs a few inches away from the fourth frog closure, this is slightly noticeable and looks likely to be helped by a professional spotter
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.
For coats & jackets, remember that you may be wearing layers between yourself and the coat. Please take measurements while wearing these layers to get the best idea of fit. Questions about fit? Please ask! We're always happy to help :)
Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.
Additional photos are often available.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Shop thousands of vintage clothes in one place with VintageVixen!