50s rust mink swing coat - diagonal chevron with fur buttons

the look

a late 1950s mink swing coat in rust and honey, with the skins worked on the diagonal so they chevron down the front and meet at the center. it has a wide flat collar, bracelet-length sleeves with turned-back cuffs, each finished with a fur button tab, side pockets, and a full swing that flares just below the knee. it closes with three fur-covered buttons. it's in excellent condition, glossy and supple, ready for a night at the theater or jeans and a tee.

details

• era: late 1950s
• designer: unbranded
• origin: unknown
• design: knee-length swing coat with skins worked on the diagonal into a chevron, wide flat collar, bracelet-length sleeves with turned-back cuffs and fur button tabs, side pockets, three fur-covered button front closures, full lining. materials and percentages - no label or content tag; mink based on hair and construction
• condition: excellent: glossy, supple fur with no notable flaws
• size & fit: no size tag. best modern fit estimate is women's small to medium, approximately us 4-10. fitted at the shoulders and swinging out generously from the bust. shown on a dress form measuring 17 in shoulders, 35 in bust, 30.5 in underbust, 25 in waist and 35 in hips.
• flat measurements: bust 21 in flat, shoulder 17 in, sleeve 20 in with cuff turned, length 40 in, full swing sweep (estimated from photos)