Help Dating an Unusual Lilli Ann Jacket?

I thought this jacket was so amazing--odd, but amazing. It just looked 50s to me, with its swing drape, peter pan collar, and sleeve length. Are you seeing those sleeves? Whoa! Is there a name for them? I don't think the polka-dot sleeve interiors are meant to be cuffed upward, though it's a shame if not and they 'sorta' work that way. With them down, the whole jacket gives me a reminiscent-of-40s-military-nurse-cape vibe. ? The more I look at it, the more I wonder if I'm off on dating and/or draping. What do you think?

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Thanks in advance,

Steph

 

That's the early label of the late 40's, early 50's so your dating is right on target, Steph! Very nice piece, too.

 

What she said. That is a fantastic jacket!!!!

 

Speaking of Lilli Ann....when was the little "R" in the left hand lower corner added? My Lilli Ann has it, the one above does not. The example from 46-47 has it. And Lilli Ann with San Francisco would have been pre WWII or during WWII as "France" was added after WWII?

Maybe i am being too technical but can anyone clarify any of this?

Chris

 

Chris, one of our members - Maija - has a fabulous Lilli Ann resource on her website and that's the first place I go when I have a question.

Lilli Ann Resource

 

thanks!!

 

Thanks, gals! I'd never seen Maija's Lilli Ann site; thanks! ...and it's on its way to a really nice person. I'd love to be able to watch her walk into the board meeting wearing it.

Steph

 

Hey you sold it? On eBay or the VC-Mall or just through this post? hehehe!

 

That is a great site. I had never checked it out before!

 

It was on eBay, when I asked. I just didn't know if calling the sleeves 'bell sleeves' was correct and started freaking, thinking 'What if it's 40s or, worse, 60s?'

Thanks, again.

Steph