late 40s Hyde Park Drum jacket. ... or 1950s?

[EndlessAlley]

I'm thinking late 40's , maybe early 1950s for this jacket because of the strong presence of shoulder pads, batwing sleeves, nipped waist with belt (which is missing) and the peplum. I think the buttons were originally fabric covered (sleeves have fabric covered buttons) but the front buttons are now a sparkly metal.
(hope I'm getting better at this )

This jacket more closely resembles the 1940s Drum jacket I found on line. I also found a 1950s Drum jacket but it had the big button front closure. Also wanted to add my dress form is a bit small for this jacket so the waist does not look as fitted as it should and shoulder have ended up a bit droopy...

Thank you for your help. Alice

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

I would go with early 50s on this one. Great jacket!

 

[Dee P.]

Can someone explain to me what a "drum jacket" is?
Thanks,
Dee P.

 

[EndlessAlley]

Actually it's more about the skirt and not the jacket of the suit. The jacket label reads "The Patented Body DRUM Shape Retaining Skirt." Also on the label is a U.S and Foreign Patent Pending. I think in my original post I should have noted the jacket was Hyde Park, Drum. I have found two other listing under this name. A suit from the 40's and a jacket from the 50's. All appear to be excellently constructed pieces. Hope this helps.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I agree with Mary Jane that your jacket is early '50s.