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Forstmann Tilly Heitner vintage 1950s taupe virgin wool fur caped sleeves coat

$ 105.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Style: Coat
  • Color: Taupe
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Brand: Forstmann
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Look: Tailored
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Decade: 1950s
  • Material: 100% Wool
  • Occasion: Formal
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Condition: Very good
  • Shoulder to Shoulder: 16 inches
  • Shoulder to Hem: 41 inches

    Description

    This is a 1950s or late 1940s 100 percent virgin wool coat from Forstmann. The designer was Tilly Heitner. I would call the color taupe, that is, gray with a touch of brown. The sleeve design is unusual. There is what I would call an undersleeve that is a simple three-quarter-length design. Over the sleeve there is a gathered "cape." This "cape" features fur that comes to a dramatic point. I believe this is the head of the animal. Please see photos. This coat measures about 16 inches shoulder to shoulder; about 20 inches armpit to armpit; about 41 inches shoulder to hem; and about 42 inches the length of the center back. This coat was worn by my mother, who was petite. I would guess it would be a size small or maybe medium. It is in very good condition. The only flaw I can see is that there are stains on the lining in the back; please see photo. These stains do not carry through to the coat fabric. This beautiful vintage coat is from a no-smoking, no-pets home.