Rare Original 1940s Vintage Navy Pinstripe Burtons Suit Wartime Conversion From Menswear 1930s some fain discolouration inside the

some fain discolouration inside the collar and some marks to the lining as pictured

This beautiful coat was made in the 1940s from pale sky blue bouclé wool

The super sharp dagger collar adds a fabulous 1940s detail and leads to a single row of 6 buttons with fasten the bodice up until the waist

Matching fabric covered buttons adorn the scalloped faux pocket flaps and the back of the jacket hem has also been highlighted with scalloping

covering the long rear metal zipper

Rare Original 1940s Vintage Navy Pinstripe Burtons Suit Wartime Conversion From Menswear 1930s some fain discolouration inside theThis wonderful suit was made in the 1940s from navy blue wool with a fine chalk stripe. It is a rare example of a wartime conversion where women left behind during the war converted the husbands suits into womenswear to combat fabric shortages, a true make do and mend piece. The suit was crafted from an earlier Montague Burtons mens suit that would have been splendid in its own right. Padded shoulders and a nipped waist give it the classic hourglass