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

and some rust on the belt as pictured

There are also two matching fabric covered buttons that fasten the coat at the waist in a double breasted configuration and some fabulous triangular seam work at the sides of the bodice

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

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