Lilli Russell wool coat with Stroock 261898 number

[Romancingthe40s]

I bought a wool blend, long, shawl collared, black/charcoal/cream large scale plaid coat at Goodwill (!). The neck label says Lilli Russell of Denver. Label on the right front inside says "An exclusive fabric by Stroock 261898 Creator of America's Most Distinguished Woolens". It's in perfect condition. Even the lining. Any info you could share on this or resources I can use would be so appreciated. This is my first vintage purchase!

 

[EndlessAlley]

Sounds lovely. It would help if you could submit photos of the coat and label(s). Stroock made some wonderful fabrics for coats. Here's a web site with a little history about the company. I'm sure if you search you'll find even more info...
www.llamas.co.uk/Pages/stroock_story.htm

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I agree that photos will help a lot. If it's a wool/polyester blend, it's unlikely to be older than the '60s. Of course, if you mean "wool blend" as in wool plus another type of wool (eg mohair, camel, llama) it could very well be earlier.

 

[Romancingthe40s]

Thanks so much for the information. I'll get pictures posted soon!

 

[Romancingthe40s]

Thanks so much for the information. I'll get pictures posted soon!

 

[Romancingthe40s]

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Well, quick for me is 7 months to get pictures posted I'm still wondering if this is a 60's coat. It didn't have a belt or buttons, but has a loop with a clear button on the inside lapel near the Stroock tag. An extra button for . . ? Per the previous post, collar tag is Lilli Russell Denver. Thanks for your previous reply and the good information.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Welcome back!

It looks like a '50s clutch coat: no buttons, you hold it (clutch it) closed.

Have you got a good pic of the inside button, I'm not sure what that one is about.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Wonderful coat! Love the deep shawl collar!

I did edit the photos to thumbnail size for you as they are very large for our forums. If you just click on the thumbnail pic, they come out just fine.

The best sizing is 500 x 500s pixels here.

 

[Romancingthe40s]

Welcome back!

It looks like a '50s clutch coat: no buttons, you hold it (clutch it) closed.

Have you got a good pic of the inside button, I'm not sure what that one is about.

Thanks so much for the information. I'm posting button pictures.

 

[Romancingthe40s]

Wonderful coat! Love the deep shawl collar!

I did edit the photos to thumbnail size for you as they are very large for our forums. If you just click on the thumbnail pic, they come out just fine.

The best sizing is 500 x 500s pixels here.

Thanks for the help. That was the first time I've posted pictures on a forum.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Thanks for the extra pics - not sure I can help though. It's a little unusual. Generally internal buttons and loops are for either holding the coat closed (an extra fastening) or allowing a double breasted style to sit properly. It's odd to have the button and the loop on the same side like this.

Is there any evidence of there being a button or loop on the opposite side, where the coat would sit when it's closed?

 

[Romancingthe40s]

Thanks for the extra pics - not sure I can help though. It's a little unusual. Generally internal buttons and loops are for either holding the coat closed (an extra fastening) or allowing a double breasted style to sit properly. It's odd to have the button and the loop on the same side like this.

Is there any evidence of there being a button or loop on the opposite side, where the coat would sit when it's closed?

Nothing. No button hole or loop. The lining is in fantastic shape where it meets the outer fabric with no evidence of anything sewn into the seam. I did a double check to find evidence of former button thread holes. Could it have been an elegant way of keeping a scarf or gloves attached to the coat when not in use?