Please help-Vintage Fur ID

[Beth Keeton]

Could someone please help me identify what type of fur this beautiful vintage jacket is made from, please? I picked it up at auction over the holiday and I'm not sure if it is really the fox fur that it was marketed as. Thank you for your assistance!

 

[furwise]

Hi Beth, Your close up photos look a bit more flat or compact and shiny than how I would expect the close ups of fox fur to look but I cannot identify on those close ups alone. Could you please show front and back photos of the entire garment?

 

[Beth Keeton]

Lining is a satin like material. There are NO tags inside...no maker, no furrier, no size, not even an ilgwu tag :( No direction to even begin any research. Sorry the pics are sideways...I'm doing this from my phone.

 

[furwise]

Thank you. I think it's pieced Russian Squirrel. Does the fur feel very soft?

 

[Beth Keeton]

Very soft...like a house cat. Only longer.

 

[Beth Keeton]

I'm happy with squirrel. It's warm. It fits. And I love it. Plus I didn't pay very much for it. Thank you so much for your help!!!

 

[furwise]

Russian Squirrel feels very soft. There is more fur per square inch than what would be on a house cat therefore because you are feeling more fur with your fingertips you feel more density and softness.
It's a nice fur to have and to be able to wear around casually, to dinner, and to sporting events. It will keep you warm too.