Perfectly tailored 1940s black wool gabardine blazer jacket

Big shoulder pads, underarm sweat guards, pleats from shoulder, nipped waist. Elaborate embroidery down front in gold thread. Curved front hem. Closes with one fancy button at waist.

Era: 1940s

Label: The Higbee Co., Cleveland; Forstmann; National Recovery Board

Place of Manufacture: USA

Fabric: 100% Virgin Wool

Fabric Care: Dry clean

Lining: Yes

Colors: Black, gold

Closure: Button

Pockets: None

Measurements, laid flat (in inches)

Across shoulders 16

Across underarms 19

Shoulder to waist 15

Across waist 15.5

Sleeves 22.5

Total length 21.5

Marked Size: None, see measurements

Condition: Good condition; the only issue I see is a break in the fabric at one of the buttonholes, hidden when buttoned.