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1940s Cherry Red Velvet Two Piece Ice Skating Ensemble

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1940s Cherry Red Velvet Two Piece Ice Skating Ensemble
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What a wonderful and rare find this darling 1940s (or later 30s) ice skating outfit is. Set consists of an adorable peter pan collared jacket with long sleeves, slightly puffed shoulders, front brass button placket and a sweet little gored skirt. Both items are made of red velvet and lined in a silky red acetate satin. Skirt has metal zipper closure topped by button closure. I think this set looks like a two piece version of the ice skating dress shown at right in an image from a 40s pattern (see image 2); just think how cute and Sonja Henie-esque you'll look twirling and bunny hopping your way across the ice in this red hot vintage set!!

Approximate Measurements (in inches):
*Jacket:
Bust: 35 at rest (*just fastened on 35.5 mannequin, but recommend smaller measurement for ease of fit)
Waist: 28 (remember waist of skirt does go under jacket)
Hips: across bottom of jacket is 28
Length: 17.5
Shoulder to shoulder: about 13.5
Armhole circ: 18
Bicep: 12
Wrist: 8

*Skirt:
Waist: 26
Hips: 36
Length: 20.25

Condition: Very good. Structurally both pieces are doing really well and are in wearable condition. On close inspection, I noticed some age- or storage-related lightening along the top shoulder lines and collar of the jacket; Brass of buttons has darkened circles around button holes but this is completely invisible when jacket is fastened. As well, upon close inspection, I noticed some small stains/dark spots on the panels of the front and back of the skirt (two of them, near left front of skirt look like water marks/spots. The others look more like dark smudges). Difficult to detect unless velvet examined closely, especially tricky to spot when gored skirt is in motion. Some inevitable scuffs/scratches to velvet here and there (esp. upper back of jacket). Slight sign of strain on a couple of seams. These points are not readily visible unless fabric is examined very closely (especially when pieces are worn). Still, price reflects consideration of these points. All in all, this is a rare and beautiful set! If you have any questions or if you would like more photos, please convo me before purchasing!


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