Wonderful antique 1900s tailored silk linen jacket with braided soutache trim! She's fancier than the long car / motoring coats from the 1900s - maybe she was more of a walking suit jacket. Braided silk soutache trims the neckline, makes up the loop 'frog' closures and embellishments at upturned cuffs and back side slits. Four large button closures down front and very flattering seamwork throughout which is really showcased on the backside. The jacket is lined with silk and labeled "Wessels 316 Republic Building Chicago".
Paired with Edwardian linen skirt - not included but I just adore the pairing. The skirt is also currently listed in my shop.
Label: Wessels 316 Republic Building Chicago
Content: Silk linen, silk
Best Fit: Small
Bust: 35 1/2"
Waist: 30"
Length: Approx. 36"
Shoulder Width: 13 1/2" across back seam; 14 1/2" across top shoulders
Sleeve Length: Approx. 25" to cuffed hem
Condition: Good- / Good
Darkened area to linen between button closures. Some very faint water marks / rings. Yellowing to soutache trim. Wear / tearing to silk lining mainly at R underarm, nape and hem edge.
Presents wonderfully - you really have to be looking for the condition issues.
#23-55A
Fantastic antique early 1900s trained ivory linen walking skirt with horizontal ecru stripes around the hemline. Ankle to floor length front with a sweeping trained backside with a triangular center seam. Two hook/eye closures at waist.
Label: None
Content: Linen
Best Fit: XS
Waist: 24.5"
Hip: 40"
Front Length: 37"
Back Length: 45"
Condition: Good-
Darned patch at front hem.
Some light spotting, gray mark, snag and thin area. Stain? on back below waistband that actually appears to be ecru thread. Sloppy stitches at bottom of closure gap.
Enlarge pics for condition issues.
Enjoy!
#23-55B
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