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Circa: 1915
Condition: Excellent and Wearable
Size: M
Type: Wool Serge
Manufacturer: Unknown
Rare Early 20th Century Two Piece Wool Suit
This early 20th century (probably around 1915) two piece outfit is made of dark blue wool serge.
The jacket features princess seams from shoulder to hem, front and back, which is partially covered by a decorative ribbon embellishment below the waistline. Self belt with matching buttons are a signature detail of this period.
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The jacket also has an interesting closure at the neck--with large buttons and bound buttonholes, for transforming the neck-line to a close scarf-like fit for cold weather. The long slim-fitting sleeves are punctuated with two smaller, similar but original, buttons. Two tailored pockets can be found on the front of the jacket slightly below waist level. There are deep side vents for ease of movement.
The jacket is fully lined with a soft taupe satin. 10 matching carved buttons are found for closure of the jacket, at the front closure, on the belting, and at the scarf detail at the neck. Two smaller buttons are found at the cuff of the sleeves.
The ankle-length skirt, with welt pockets at the hipline, has a thick grois-grain ribbon facing with hooks at the waist. Added later were snaps at the skirt closure. The skirt was shortened at a later date and then let out to its full length. No soil line or fading or wear is seen on the hem line. The skirt is unlined and in excellent condition. No spots, stains, holes, fading, or odors.
The measurements are:
JACKET-
Bust:38"
Waist:38""
Hips: 39-42" +added fullness from slits
Underarm to Hem:29""
Sleeve Length: (Straight Arm)23"
SKIRT-
Waist:28"
Waist to Hem Edge:32"
Hips:42"
This suit was seldom worn and is in excellent condition.
The Second Jacket is made of the same blue wool serge fabric as the main suit. (There may be a very very slight color difference, but it is very hard to detect, if there is any difference at all.) The structure of this jacket is different than the first, however. It is made like a man's morning jacket from the period, with a bodice piece, attached to a slightly flared skirt. And, like a man's jacket, it also is fully lined and has a pocket inside the left lapel. Princess seams hold the top of the jacket together. The long sleeves have a slight cuff.
The skirt of the jacket has a row of embroidery on the front and the back, and a kick pleat in the back. The embroidery is done in thread that is a shade darker than the dark navy blue of the jacket, and covers the opening to two lined pockets in the front of the jacket, located under the waist seam.
The closure of the jacket is achieved by the use of two large buttons on the front of the jacket . The buttons that are present now are similar, but are not an exact match. There are 4 small buttons on the sleeves at the cuffs that match one of the front lapel buttons.
Except for a few very small moth holes, the jacket and lining are in almost perfect condition with no stains, fading, tears, or odors. As you can see from the photos, the moth damage is minor and does not detract from the beauty of this unusual jacket.
Measurements Second Jacket
This jacket is somewhat larger, as it needs a blouse because of the deep cut neckline.
Bust up to 42"
Waist up to 42"
Hips: up to 44"
Underarm to hem: 22"
Sleeve Length: 21"
Underarm to waist seam: 7"
Waist to Hem: 15 1/2 |
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