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
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
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
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
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
Proud Member of the Vintage Fashion Guild
