1910s Soutache Embroidered Wool Voile Jacket

Likely dates to the late 1910s to early 1920s

Subtle cocoon silhouette

Fabricated in a diaphanous wool voile in black

Trimmed in a black silk faille ribbon.

Satin soutache border embroidery embellishes the edges

Dolman sleeves

Fastens with an exaggerated frog style closure with an embroidered covered button

Cummerbund detail with decorative buttons accentuates the back waist

A ribbon is stitched into the inside waist at center back and ties in the front

Side slits open up the otherwise narrow sweep

Maker: Unknown. No labels.

Condition: Good/Very Good with a rather discreet area with two 3/8” holes to the back panel and a 1/4” hole to the front right panel, all near the sweep. See photos. Freshly hand soaked and line dried, arrives clean and ready to wear.

Measurements: The measurements below are the actual measurements of the garment. Please allow for ease. Whenever possible the best way to insure a good fit is by comparing the measurements to that of a similar garment in your closet.

Size: looks to best suit up to a modern Large. Please use measurements below.

Shoulder: No Defined shoulder seam. Width from sleeve edge to sleeve edge across back: 53”

Bust: 50”

Waist: 44”

Sweep: about 58”

Length from Shoulder to Hem: 49”

Sleeve Cuff Opening: 18”

Model is 5’3” with a 31” Bust, 25.5” waist and 36” low hip

Has not been clipped on model

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