Size 4 Couture Quality Suit - 50s Flame Orange Linen Jacket & Skirt - Probably Davidow - 250 Original Price - Small - Deadstock - 33665

A gorgeous quality linen suit in a delicious hue! This early 1960s suit has a darted boxy jacket with faux waist pocket flaps and bracelet-length sleeves. Nugget-like lion's head buttons are a posh touch. The matching straight skirt has darts to the fitted waistband and both pieces are fully lined. Original tag is attached from the 1960s, priced $250.00 back then... this would be over $2,000 in today's dollars!

Ladies' Size
4

Measurements
Bust 38, Waist 25, Hip 35; Jacket Neck to Hem 21.5, Shoulder to Shoulder 15.75, Sleeve Length 21, Skirt Length 26.75 Inches

Era
1960s

Label
None, undoubtedly made by Davidow, original tag has 'D' abbreviation for the same

Materials
Gorgeous flame orange linen suiting, eggshell white crepe lining

Closure
Center front linen & metal buttons with bound buttonholes on jacket, side synthetic zip on skirt

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Pristine and essentially mint, the lining has a minor hint of beige age marks to inside neckline, definitely not a detraction

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.

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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