1940's National Recovery Board Black Wool Twill Top Coat 9-425
This is a good example of 1940's wartime thrift when the military had priority on wool fabric. Civilian styles were trim and spare using a minimum amount of fabric. This top coat is made of very soft brushed black wool narrow weave twill. Military influence can be seen in the tailoring and the broad shoulders with pads. The lapel and front edges are hand picked (stitched) and the buttonholes are hand worked. Bound pocket opening are slanted. The lower back has a 15" long walking pleat. The lining is crepe black satin with gray flannel interlining. There are arm straps on the lining so the coat could be worn like a cape. Label: National Coat and Suit Industry Recovery Board.
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Size: Small - 8.
Measurements: 40" bust; 42" hips; 16" sleeve length measured from under arm seam; 16" upper mid back sleeve seam to sleeve seam width; 39" mid back length; 62" bottom circumference including overlap and 2" pleat. Remember to allow about 4" of ease beyond your actual measurements so the coat will fit properly over your clothes.
