Rare Original 1940s Vintage Navy Pinstripe Burtons Suit Wartime Conversion From Menswear 1930s This beautiful coat was made

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

This stunning blazer was made in the made 1940s from a brown celanese fabric (a proprietary blend of rayon and acetate)

however there are some worn patches to the fur which are hidden in the fluffiness

covering the long rear metal zipper

Rare Original 1940s Vintage Navy Pinstripe Burtons Suit Wartime Conversion From Menswear 1930s This beautiful coat was madeThis 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