Help identifying this Loden Londenfrey Coat

[Alexandria Dierkes]

Hello! I need help painting this coat. I originally thought it dates between the 40's-60's sometime, but I can't find enough substantial info.

They have these beautiful buttons, which I found the info below on -
"AUSTRIAN ARMY EMPEROR FRANZ JOSEPH 1848 VIRIBUS UNITIS . ANTIQUE LOT OF 4 AUSTRIAN IMPERIAL ARMY BUTTONS, "Emperor Franz Joseph I" , "1848 Viribus Unitis"

The buttons seem to be produced around or before 1930's though.

No size tags or clothing tags except what's shown in photos.

I know this company has been around since the late 1800's, but I could use help dating it accurately.
Thank you in advance!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

It looks 1960s to me.

 

[Midge]

Lodenfrey is a classic - the company has been around since the 19th century. The buttons may be reproductions, and they look rather like they incorporate antique coins instead of being uniform buttons. The "Western Germany" on the label clearly puts it post-WWII. Unfortunately the company website isn't super detailed on history. What does the "made in" on the hanger label say? Whist the company was founded in Munich, they founded a company in Austria as well in 1956 and in 1964, they opened a large factory in Bad Ischl in Austria.

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

i LOVE that coat!!! looks 60s to me, too.

 

[Alexandria Dierkes]

Lodenfrey is a classic - the company has been around since the 19th century. The buttons may be reproductions, and they look rather like they incorporate antique coins instead of being uniform buttons. The "Western Germany" on the label clearly puts it post-WWII. Unfortunately the company website isn't super detailed on history. What does the "made in" on the hanger label say? Whist the company was founded in Munich, they founded a company in Austria as well in 1956 and in 1964, they opened a large factory in Bad Ischl in Austria.

Thank you for the information! It says made in Austria on that upper label.

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

looks like women's side set buttons. do you mind if i ask measurements? chest/bust. shoulder. length from center back of the neck to the hem. sleeve length.

thanks in advance.

 

[Alexandria Dierkes]

looks like women's side set buttons. do you mind if i ask measurements? chest/bust. shoulder. length from center back of the neck to the hem. sleeve length.

thanks in advance.

Of course! Here is the information on it.
+ Notched Collar
+ Black & Red Plaid thick lining
+ Single breasted
+ 2 Button Flap Hip Pockets, 1 Faux Chest pocket
+ Made in Austria
+ Buttons - 1848 Fr Joseph Viribus Unitis Austria Military Royal 1 1/4 "
CONDITION: MISSING 1 button near Collar, has MARK near button seam


MEASUREMENTS:
Bust - 40"
Width - 44"
Hips - 48'
Sleeve - 23"
Shoulder to Hem - 33"
Shoulder to Shoulder - 16"
Underarm to Underarm - 22"

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

thank you!! but, shoot. that 16" would be way too snug on my farm grown shoulders. boooooo.

it's a great coat, i'm sure you'll do well with it! and thanks again!

 

[Alexandria Dierkes]

thank you!! but, shoot. that 16" would be way too snug on my farm grown shoulders. boooooo.

it's a great coat, i'm sure you'll do well with it! and thanks again!

Aww bummer!! I completely understand the farm grown shoulders haha

 

[Vintagiality]

You probably know this already but while researching a coat with similar coin imitation buttons recently, I found that that Loden isn’t simply a brand name but rather a type of fabric. “What makes a Loden fabric a ‘Loden’ is the extensive wet-finishing process the loosely woven wool fabric goes through, resulting in a denser fabric.”

 

[Midge]

It says made in Austria on that upper label.

Ok - that would indicate it was made post-1964, according to that company history.

 

[Nancylou]

Great coat!
Victoria and Midge, I always called my 80s Geiger of Austria jackets boiled wool. Is this term the same as loden?

 

[Vintagiality]

Great coat!
Victoria and Midge, I always called my 80s Geiger of Austria jackets boiled wool. Is this term the same as loden?

No it isn’t the same. Here is a good explanation
“LODEN
Loden fabric originated in Tyrol, Austria centuries ago. Just like boiled wool, the creation of loden fabric also begins with wool yarn. However, in contrast to the boiled wool production process, the yarn is first woven—not knitted. Then, the woven piece—just like with felt and boiled wool—is treated with water, i.e. boiled. By first weaving the wool yarn, loden fabric is able to maintain its specific shape. However, loden fabric doesn’t stretch. Another deficit is the fabric’s strength; especially when rubbed or used in the same places, loden fabric’s warming and water-repellent properties decrease over time.”