Cranberry red wool late 1950s ladies suit


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  • Cranberry red wool late 1950s ladies suit LST73
  • Cranberry red wool late 1950s ladies suit LST73
  • Cranberry red wool late 1950s ladies suit LST73
  • Cranberry red wool late 1950s ladies suit LST73
  • Cranberry red wool late 1950s ladies suit LST73
  • Cranberry red wool late 1950s ladies suit LST73

Cranberry red wool late 1950s ladies suit LST73

Condition: Very good

Price: $85

Measurements
JACKET
Bust: measures 36" flat to fit approx. 34"
Length: 22"
Underarm to waist length: approx. 7" (possibly petite)
Sleeve length: 22"
SKIRT
Waist: measures 26" flat to fit approx. 25"
Hip: measures 36" flat to fit approx. 34-35"
Length: 26.5"
LABEL: Eitel's Smart Modes (store),
Century of California (manufacturer)

Description
This late 1950s ladies' suit in cranberry red wool has a fitted jacket and straight skirt. The jacket is shaped by wonderful, curving seams in front that emphasize the waist, with narrow inset panels of criss-crossing pintucks--a really nice detail! It has lightly padded shoulders, tiny diagonal welted pockets over the hips, straight three-quarter sleeves and curved, notched lapels. The jacket closes with four covered buttons and is lined with cranberry rayon crepe. The skirt has vertical seams in front and back, a narrow waistband and metal side zipper. It is unlined. The suit is in very good condition with one tiny hole at the back of the skirt (see close-up photo) which will be less visible is you are wearing a half-slip under it. The finely woven, lightweight wool makes this suit perfect for fall, winter, and maybe into spring.