XL Ladies' 50s Sharkskin Coat - Size 20 - 1950s Outerwear - Copper Brown & selling Black Changeable Chameleon Canvas - Velveteen Collar - 43079

This 1950s ladies' sharkskin coat has details and fabric borrowed from the men's tailor, then edited for women's wear. It has a half-velveteen notched collar, cuffed sleeves with button accents and two flap waist pockets. The fabric is really special, with a glowing sharkskin iridescence the camera cannot capture. Fully lined in glossy black taffeta.

Ladies' Size
18 to 20

Measurements
Bust 48, Hip 50; Shoulder to Shoulder 18, Sleeve Length 22.5, Neck to Hem 41.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
Union label at side seam

Materials
Metallic copper brown & black cotton blend sharkskin plaid twill canvas with subtle reflective iridescent tints in smoky silver and chartreuse, black cotton velveteen, black taffeta lining

Closure
Center front black plastic buttons, neck to hem

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Lovely condition, just lightly worn and very fresh, the coat originally had a zip-out lining

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.

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