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Measuring Coats -
Shoulder width - Measured across the top of shoulders from seam to seam.
Sleeve length - Measured from TOP of shoulder sleeve to bottom of sleeve.

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#VC-642- Black Matte Satin Ruffle Front Jacket - $80.00

Era - 1960s
Measurements - 36 inches long, 16 inches across shoulders, 22 inch long sleeves, fits 36 inch bust, 30 waist, 46 hips
Label - 'New York Lillian Charm' and 'Rain Cheetahs by Naman'
Fabric - matte satin rain coat fabric
Cleaning - Dry cleaned

Very cool wrap coat with 2 big snaps and soft tie belt. It is a thick matte black satin fabric that is actually a raincoat. Ruffled around the front of the neck and around the bottom. Slightly fuller bottom, exterior pockets, lined.

Condition - Excellent condition, no flaws seen.







#VC-92- White, Red and Black Chiffon Jacket - $18.00

Era - 1960s
Measurements - 16 inches long, 17 across shoulders, 16 inch sleeves, Fits 36 inch bust, 34 inches at waist
Label - none
Fabric - chiffon over acetate
Cleaning - dry cleaned

Cropped jacket with 3/4 length sleeves and big collar. Red and black flowers on white. 3 fabric covered buttons down the front. Very lightweight, no body to the fabric. Probably originally came with a dress.

Condition - Very good condition. Could be pressed crisper. The center-front has a 1+ inch spot of teeny black speckles, probably from when it was originally made, picked up from the black design. Very light discolor is small area on the inside of neck.







#VC-93- Unworn Blue Linen-Like Coat - $32.00



Era - 1960s
Measurements - 39 inches long, 16 across shoulders, 21 inch sleeves, fits 36 inch bust, 36 waist, 44 inches at hips
Label - none
Fabric - linen-like weave made of 93% viscose rayon %7 silk
Cleaning - dry cleaned

Midweight linen-like weave. This dress was part of a set, but the dress was damaged. Doublebreasted with lavender buttons and bound button holes. Lined in white and blue acetate. Side pockets with straigh pocket flaps.

Condition - Excellent condition, unworn with store and fabric tags still attached. One button is missing - but I'd changed those plain buttons anyway.







#VC-94- Brown Creped Wool Jacket - $24.00

Era - 1960s
Measurements - 16 inches long, 17 across shoulders, 18 inch long sleeves. Fits 36 inch bust
Label - none
Fabric - creped wool with acetate lining.
Cleaning - dry cleaned

Cute creped wool brown jacket. Cropped with 3/4 length sleeves and open front. Shoulder pads, seamless sleeves. Has name label inside 'Mrs. Anna R. Johnson'

Condition - Excellent condition, no flaws seen.







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#VC-77- Reversible Ivory and Navy Raincoat - $45.00

Era - 1980s
Measurements - Coat is 42 inches long, fits 34 inch bust with room to move, 34 inches at waist, 40 inches at hips. 15 inches across shoulders and the sleeves are 21 inches long.
Label - TJ mallo by Max Adler
Fabric - olyester/cotton blend poplin
Cleaning - dry cleaned

Very cute reversible raincoat that is ivory on one side and navy on the other. Wrap style with belt that ties at waist. Scalloped edges on neck, lapels, cuffs and hem. Scalloped are embroidered with the opposite color thread.Doesn't feel like there is a lining between the fabric. Belt is also reversible and there are pockets on both colors.

Condition - Excellent condition, the ivory side is a little dingey on the fold of the cuff.





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#VC-897- Light Blue Boxy Jacket - $15.00

Era - 1960s
Measurements - 18 inches long, 15 across shoulders, 15 inch sleeves, fits 36 inch bust, 34 waist
Label - R&K Originals
Fabric - woven nubbley rayon

Light blue and white jacket, probably from a dress set. Cropped at waist and boxy with faux pockets, 3/4 length sleeves, partial lining.

Condition - Excellent condition, no flaws seen.









#VC-982- Dark Blue Collarless Tailored Jacket - $30.00

Era - late 1940s to early 50s
Measurements - 23 inches long, 15 across shoulders, 22 inch sleeves. Fits 34 inch bust, 26 waist
Label - Forstmann 100% virgin wool
Fabric - creped wool
Cleaning - Dry cleaned

Very dark blue tailored jacket with vertical darts at waist for shaping. No collar, seamless sleeves with cuffs and thin shoulder pads. Plastic buttons with bound button holes. Faux pockets. Lined in red taffeta.

Condition - Excellent condition, no flaws seen.







#VC-984- Big Buttons Dark Blue Jacket - $20.00

Era - late 1950s to early 60s
Measurements - 18 inches long, 15-1/2 inches across shoulders, 19 inch long sleeves. Fits 36 inch bust, 34 waist
Label - 'Rothchild's' and 'Friedmont'
Fabric - wool
Cleaning - Dry cleaned

Dark blue short suit jacket, made of woven wool. Shoulder pads, bracelet length sleeves, notched waist. It has two big rayon cord covered buttons and bound button holes. Edges of collar and botton front edge have hand topstitching - nice detail. Crepe lining.

Condition - Excellent condition, no flaws seen.







#VC-14- Blue Linen-like Jacket - $20.00

Era - 1950s
Measurements - 23 inches long, 16 inches across shoulders, 19 inch long sleeves. Fits 42 inch bust, 38 inch waist.
Label - none
Fabric - linen-like rayon
Cleaning - Dry cleaned

Nice lightweight, unlined dark blue jacket. Has cuffed bracelet length sleeves, single fabric covered button closure. Angled faux pocket flaps with a decorative button on each. Thin shoulder pads, darting for slight shape.

Condition - Excellent condition, no flaws seen.







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