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[Bennarion]

Beautiful plates

 

[TheFabulous30s]

Just a couple of days ago, I picked this old 3-button sack/tail coat up at an antique store for $15. It is VERY small, but I am a very small man, so it fits me quite well! It is most certainly pre-WWI based on the cut, the lining (which is most definitely silk), and the nature of the sun fading, which has turned the black wool into a greenish color (I actually find this quite delightful). The absence of a breast pocket on the exterior leads me to believe that it could be 1880s/1890s, but as there is no tag of manufacturer, it is a bit harder to be sure. The amber piping down the inside was also a much more common feature in jackets this early (most of this information comes from a friend I know who has far more knowledge about antique clothes than I do). There are 2 interior chest pockets, 1 small pocket set below the left chest pocket, and 2 tail pockets. Another feature I absolutely love about these pre-1920s jackets is the arched stitching detail on the backs of them, which creates a slanted v-shaped on the back -- something about it has always looked far more elegant to me.

It's got a lot of holes throughout, none too big and none of which penetrate "to the other side" of the garment, but it is a great "kick around" jacket for casual events. The sleeve lining needs to be re-attached a little to the armpits, but is in no way irreparably damaged. A great find, for sure, and a nice looking jacket, in my opinion.

 

[1930artdeco]

Helping a coworker clean his garage out of Model A parts. A correct era cigar lighter piece for my car.

 

[dh66]

It's rare for me to find hats in the thrift store these days, let alone one that fits me, but this morning I nabbed this practically new Bailey panama for $4.