This item is one of many from a very early 20th Century French ladies Garde Robe.
Made of what seems to be thin dense black cotton. The coat has a classic early 20th-century cut, with pleated front and nipped in waist and slight flare at the hem. Hook and eye closure with ornamental fabric buttons. Across the throat is a built lace cover with wire stiffeners. Hem, shawl collar and cuff are made of soft black silk. Internally the construction is complex with a waistband and an additional partial cotton lining for the chest.
The skirt is plain with some ornamental black buttons. Closure is studs and poppers with a hook and eye clip at the waist.
There is some damage to the lace throat latch and wear to the armpits. The metal hook/eye arrangements are corroded with age. The hook for the internal waistband has snapped off.
Measurements:
Note the cut is typical late victorian/ early 20th with tight-fitting body and high waist with the skirt cut narrow at the top and wide at the bottom.
Coat
Armpit to armpit: 40cm / 16inches
Shoulder to cuff: 51cm / 20inches
Armpit to cuff: 37cm / 14.5 inches
Width at waistband: 30cm / 11.7 inches
Length down back: 45cm / 17.5inches
Skirt
Width across top: 29.5 cm / 11.4 inches
Width across hips: 56cm / 22 inches
Total length: 94cm/ 37 inches
The pictures are part of the description.
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