Size Large 1950s Ivory Embossed Reptile Coat with Miami Beach Label - Size 14 Glam Tailored Spring Alligator Overcoat - Posh 50s 60s Jacket

A posh alligator textured coat from 1950s Miami Beach! This A-line cloth coat has a notched collar, invisible pockets at the waist and classic tailoring. Has bracelet-length sleeves and a deep invert-V pleat to the back with a full lining. Late 50s to early 60s.

Ladies' Size
13 to 14

Measurements
Bust 40, Hip 46; Neck to Hem 37.35, Shoulder to Shoulder 16, Sleeve Length 22.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
' personally selected by / Mabelle willner / MIAMI BEACH ' at back neck

Materials
Silky ivory synthetic satin faille, textured like alligator with a deeply embossed reptile pattern; ivory taffeta lining has 'Lawrence of London' screen print

Closure
Center front ivory plastic & goldtone metal buttons, neck to waist, with bound buttonholes

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Light tan perspiration to collar and upper sleeves/shoulders, this is faint but somewhat noticeable; two subtle repairs to inside of right forearm, barely noticeable at most

Washing Instructions
Dry clean

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

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