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Item 274 Click image to enlarge | Genuine Ethnic Fur Lined Coat, circa 1900. North Chinese made. Coats like this always were rare and expensive. There are a minimum of seams. Chinese fashion evolved gradually, and this is an early style--notice the bell shaped sleeves and the flare from shoulder to hem. Size is a comfortable 8. | US$595 |
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Item 274 Click image to enlarge | Genuine Ethnic Fur Lined Coat, circa 1900. View without the wrap collar of brown fox, which is included. The coat is very dense and beautiful lichen coloured pure silk brocade in a subtle key design. The garment is entirely hand sewn in the tiniest stitches. The silk outer coat is also interlined with silk wadding, beneath the fur lining. | |
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Item 274 Click image to enlarge | Genuine Ethnic Fur Lined Coat, showing the side fastenings. There are slits on both sides for walking ease, rising 16" from the hem. This rare garment has survived only because it was stored in a steel trunk. | |
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Item 274 Click image to enlarge | Genuine Ethnic Fur Lined Coat, showing the back. The coat measures 45" in length from the nape of the neck to the hem. The vertical fold in the front and back should be gently steamed by a professional; the whole garment is in lovely condition and very clean. | |
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Item 274 Click image to enlarge | Genuine Ethnic Fur Lined Coat, showing the side front opening and the Mongolian Lamb lining. These coats were designed for extreme cold and are wind resistant. If you follow the fall fashions, you will have seen this look for winter. | |
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Item 274 Click image to enlarge | Genuine Ethnic Fur Lined Coat, showing the whole front opened. Notice the silky Mongolian Lamb lining. This coat is totally lined in fur, including the sleeves. The Chinese label translates to Tin Sun Company Fancy Fashion Excellence. | |
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