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Forstmann 1940s Black Pinstripe Virgin Wool Coat with Silk Lining

Forstmann 1940s Black Pinstripe Virgin Wool Coat with Silk Lining

An exquisite early 1940s medium-weight tailored coat crafted from 100% virgin wool by the renowned Forstmann Woolen Company of Passaic, New Jersey. The fabric is a fine black pinstripe, cut into an elegant silhouette with a ...

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History
  • Garments like this coat reflect the evolution of women's fashion during the 1940s, a period marked by practicality and elegance amid wartime constraints.
  • Forstmann Woolen Company, established in the 19th century, became known for its fine woolen fabrics, contributing significantly to American textile manufacturing history.
  • The design elements of the 1940s, such as the pronounced shoulders and nipped waist, played a crucial role in shaping the silhouette of women’s clothing in post-war societies.
  • This type of coat could represent a significant cultural artifact from an era characterized by a transition from wartime fabric rationing to post-war luxury clothing.

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