{"product_id":"vintage-1930s-1940s-mens-black-wool-74204","title":"Vintage 1930s 1940s Men’s Black Wool Waistcoat Lapel Four Pocket Formal Vest Figured Satin Back","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage 1930s 1940s Men’s Black Wool Waistcoat Lapel Four Pocket Formal Vest Figured Satin Back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully constructed early to mid-20th-century men’s tailored waistcoat in dark charcoal-black wool, with an especially handsome black figured satin back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a superb traditional piece of men’s tailoring, featuring proper notched lapels, five fabric-covered buttons and four front welt pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the simple suit waistcoats commonly produced later in the century, this example has a wonderfully detailed construction and elegant longer silhouette. The reverse is particularly striking, made from subtly patterned black figured fabric and finished with a traditional adjustable back strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is partly lined in contrasting cream fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased upon its styling and construction, this appears consistent with approximately 1930s–40s tailoring, although no maker’s label is present and an exact date cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures \/ Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Original vintage men’s tailored waistcoat\u003cbr\u003e\n* Approx. 1930s\/40s\u003cbr\u003e\n* Dark charcoal\/black wool front\u003cbr\u003e\n* Notched lapels\u003cbr\u003e\n* Five fabric-covered buttons\u003cbr\u003e\n* Four front welt pockets\u003cbr\u003e\n* Black figured\/jacquard satin-style back\u003cbr\u003e\n* Adjustable back strap\u003cbr\u003e\n* Cream internal lining\u003cbr\u003e\n* Longer traditional cut\u003cbr\u003e\n* No visible maker’s label\u003cbr\u003e\n* Beautiful period formal tailoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePit to pit: 36\"\u003cbr\u003e\nWaist laid flat: 32”\u003cbr\u003e\nShoulder to shoulder: 12”\u003cbr\u003e\nNape to hem: 25”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease compare measurements carefully with a similar waistcoat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique\/vintage condition for its age with expected signs of previous wear. Some surface lint is visible and there may be minor age-related wear commensurate with a garment potentially approaching 80–90 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56839213187458,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/6765\/4537\/files\/pretty-vintage-boutique-vintage-1930s-1940s-men-s-black-wool-waistcoat-lapel-four-pocket-formal-vest-figured-satin-back-vintage-1930s-1940s-men-s-black-wool-waistcoat-lapel-four-pocket-formal-vest-figured-satin-back-1253847782.jpg?v=1786446896","url":"https:\/\/prettyvintageboutique.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1930s-1940s-mens-black-wool-74204","provider":"Pretty Vintage Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}