Silk velvet bolero/jacket

[Dilly Day]

I found this little gem in a charity shop a couple of days ago. Pretty sure it is silk velvet and it is lined in very fine cream silk. The ruched sleeves caught my eye - I think this would possibly date the bolero/jacket to the 1930s?
There are no shoulder pads, just a small crescent of thickened fabric between the lining and outer sleeve. It appears to be completely hand sewn.
The condition is really good - it could be worn today but sadly is too small for me!

 

[denisebrain]

How sweet! My first thought is 1930s.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Lovely and I agree with Maggie for the 1940s dating.

 

[retro ruth]

That's really lovely.

I think you are describing a sleeve-head puff, which is quite typical late 30s I think? Like Maggie, 30s was my first thought.

 

[Dilly Day]

Yes - sleeve-head puff is exactly what I meant, thank you Ruth!
I saw the sleeve sticking out in a rail of other jackets and my first thought was 1930s. Thank you all - it's good to have it confirmed.
I keep buying lovely things that either don't fit me or that I have absolutely no use for - I just can't resist! So this will probably end up on Ebay after I have enjoyed it for a while.