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Help with dating fur jacket please

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by Hazel, Mar 17, 2017.

  1. Hazel

    Hazel Registered Guest

    I recently acquired this; I think it's rabbit fur but happy to be corrected, I'm no fur expert! It needs reconditioning (dry but not shedding) which I was going to have a go at myself, but before I put all the work in I'd like an idea on the date - I think it might 1930's having seen a very similar one?

    It's been interlined with a soft, loosely woven fabric, cotton perhaps - I unstitched part of the lower hem as I could feel something and wondered if it had been re-lined over the old lining. It has a small inner pocket on the left lapel, the lining feels man made - perhaps a rayon? It has a huge collar that could be worn up or down and fastens via a single large button. No label anywhere.

    Thank you for your help!
     

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  2. peaceful vintage

    peaceful vintage Administrator VFG Past President

    Hi there,

    Pretty jacket. It is rabbit and it dates to the 70s, maybe the early 80s. The lining is a synthetic satin.
     
  3. Hazel

    Hazel Registered Guest

    Hi Caryn, thank you!
     
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  4. Rue_de_la_Paix

    Rue_de_la_Paix VFG Member

    I only wanted to comment that although it is rabbit, an inexpensive fur, it really is one of the nicest styles of rabbit jackets or coats that I have seen in a long time. Very stylish and luxurious looking. Due to the shorter length and the cut, I can see why you thought it might be from the 1930s, it has that sort of appeal. But as Karyn said it is more contemporary.

    :wub:
     
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