Black Dragons Asian Evening Jacket - Size Medium Large 1940s 50s Eastern Satin Brocade Formal Coat - Crane & Cloud Medallion - Bust 40

An exquisite 1940s Asian jacket in a gorgeous vintage brocade, this Eastern formal jacket has elegant details. It's a Mandarin collar design with ribbed top stitching, bell sleeves, and precisely matched medallion pattern satin. Has frog closures and slant waist pockets to the slim A-line silhouette. Fully lined in satin.

Ladies Size
12 to 14

Measurements
Bust 40, Waist up to 42, Hip 43; Shoulder to Shoulder 17.25, Sleeve Length 22.75, Neck to Hem 27 Inches

Era
1940s

Label
' L ' at back neck

Materials
Black satin brocade, probably rayon, with silvery-gray medallions depicting dragons, bats and mysterious clouds in peach, sky blue, mint green and lilac purple; black butter-soft rayon satin lining

Closure
Black satin wired frog closures, neck to waist

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Beautiful, barely worn at most, the label is yellowed

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, please take your measurements while wearing the layers you'd normally wear under the coat.

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.

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