This is without a doubt the most fabulous article of antique clothing I have ever owned.  Coats from this era are exceedingly hard to come by and I think I can safely say that it is museum quality! It is an immaculate charcoal gray, wool coat from 1915-1916, WWI era. If it was ever worn, it was only a few times as there are not tears, moth holes, rips, stains, pilling, etc, at least that I can see and I have gone over the whole thing several times. There are so many fabulous details on it: the pockets, buttons on the sleeves, dart top stitching at the back top, the fact that you can close it three different ways! It closes with snaps at the mid core and buttons at the top. The belt has one button and the flap secures with a snap, so the tail doesn't hang down (of course I didn't find that out until after I photographed the coat!)! Even the inside is amazing with all the seams bound with wool. There is a tag that says "The CF & M Co. Redfern, Highest Grade". I have included a photo of a 1916 Sears Winter Catalog page for historical reference, that is not for sale.

Please see photographs for condition and how amazing it is!

Measurements:
38" bust
40" waist
58" hips
16.5" sleeves, arm pit to cuff
49" length shoulder to hem
96.5" hem circumference

Listing for coat only, mannequin and 1916 Sears Catalog page not included

This item is sold as is, as it is a vintage or antique piece. I make every effort to photograph and disclose all the flaws I notice so that you can see what you will be getting before you buy.

I do not offer refunds unless I grossly mis-represent what I am selling, so please ask a lot of questions before you buy!

My house is also home to our Rosie Dog.  I make every effort to make certain there are no Rosie hairs on the products I sell. 

This item comes to you from a pet friendly, non-smoking home. However, I have purchased it from another person, and they may have smoked or had animals. I make every effort to sell clean, offensive-fragrance free items!

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Hello there! I thought I would share a little bit about who you are buying this item from. My name is Gina and for the past 40 years, I have been an avid collector of antiques. At one point in time, my dream was to have a fabulous fashion museum that housed clothing, underwear, shoes, accessories and various items from the 1830s to the 1930s. Well, over time, that dream became a very unhealthy obsession so I am selling the vast majority of my museum off. My obedience to God is your gain! For most of last year I sold quite a bit of the museum on my Instagram page @thehouseofwhyte and that was fun, but a little too regimented for me and caused quite a bit of stress and anxiety. I am hoping that eBay is a better place to offer my items to new homes! I also sell newly crafted items on Etsy at theHOWboutique, if you would like to check out my integrity as a seller there!


Happy Shopping,

Gina