Vintage 1940s Black Faux Fur Astrakhan Boucle Wool Coat Tie Belt Big Shoulders UK S/M 1950s cardigan A rare vintage 1940s box

A rare vintage 1940s box jacket or jigger coat by 'Alexon'

recently hand knitted from 100% wool yarn from Woolyknit & using a vintage 1940s pattern

There is a side opening with a silver metal 'Ries' zip with nice pointed puller

In very good condition with light wear overall - the metal waist hook & bar have some surface rust

Vintage 1940s Black Faux Fur Astrakhan Boucle Wool Coat Tie Belt Big Shoulders UK S/M 1950s cardigan A rare vintage 1940s boxA very chic vintage 1930s 1940s coat made from medium weight black wool fabric in a boucle textured faux Astrakhan weave. It is a wrap over style with no fastenings other than the matching tie belt, with princess seam construction giving a fitted bodice & flared skirt, shawl collar which can also stand up in a funnel shape, lightly padded shoulders, & slim sleeves with pleated, darted heads; it is fully lined in black rayon fabric. There are no makers