Identifying Fur - Help Appreciated

[LaurenL]

Hello!

I was wondering if someone could help me identify this vintage fur coat that I own. I’ve had it for a few years now and I have no idea what type of fur it is. It is dark brown and the fur has a nice shine to it. Please let me know if you need any additional information or pictures.

Things I do know about this coat (or think I know):

- Lining is silk
- Made sometime in the 1950's
- Originally made by David Schochet and sold at the shop that he owned in Long Beach, CA with his wife Helen. David and Helen were Jewish. His wife's family was completely wiped out by the Nazis during WWII, but she was able to escape. Later marrying David and the two of them immigrating to the USA. I know this isn't relevant for identifying the fur, but I always love the know the history behind a garment!

I greatly appreciate any information you provide! Thank you!!

 

[Linn]

Here's everything you need to know to post images:

https://forums.vintagefashionguild.org/threads/faq-how-to-post-a-photo.52756/

 

[LaurenL]

Here's everything you need to know to post images:

https://forums.vintagefashionguild.org/threads/faq-how-to-post-a-photo.52756/

Thank you so much, Linn!

 

[Linn]

Thank you so much, Linn!

You're welcome! I am not a fur expert but if I were going to guess, to me, it looks like it might be sable. I hope someone who knows will come along. In the meantime, you might want to look at the VFG Fur Resource and see if you find a match!

https://vintagefashionguild.org/fur-resource/sable/

https://vintagefashionguild.org/fur-resource/

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Is the fur very soft to the touch? Sable is generally softer to the touch.
It also looks like it could be a very good quality mahogany mink.

 

[LaurenL]

Is the fur very soft to the touch? Sable is generally softer to the touch.
It also looks like it could be a very good quality mahogany mink.

Hmm it is not super soft, like rabbit fur, but it definitely has a softness to it. I hope that makes sense! It isn't rough or corse feeling. Thank you for your response, Mary Jane!