Edwardian/ ww1 ladies antique grey silk lined wool jacket with soutache embroidery - as is honeycomb smocking even in colour

even in colour

Self fabric buttons and loop fastened to bodice and cuffs

Bust approx 34” with a little cup room (36 absolute max)

Slightly shaped at natural waist however

There a a handful of rusty steel beads in the centre of the ‘web’ as shown

Edwardian/ ww1 ladies antique grey silk lined wool jacket with soutache embroidery - as is honeycomb smocking even in colourId been keeping this to wear myself, and had intended to change the buttons and ignore the flaws, but am having a New Year clear! A really stylish jacket made by notable drapers Nicholsons of Cheapside (faded label but I made it out!) info here https: www. flickr. com photos 31363949@N02 26897550216 easy cut to wear with draped back and low crossover front. Shown on a modern uk10 (tall) Measures: Bust laid flat 21 Waist unfitted Hips unfitted (52