A 1960s Tang style jacket, originally worn as loungewear or an evening hostess coat for casual gatherings. Tang style jackets like this were produced in specialist textile centres, made either to be brought home by Western tourists or as an export piece. Jacquard brocade, woven with metallic thread in a chrysanthemum floral design. Frog knot closures, with snap fasteners down the front placket. Lined, with an original size label at the neck.
Condition: Good
Light wear to the fabric throughout
A pinhead sized rust mark on the back shoulder
The frog closure at the right hand side of the side slit is missing one half, with some rust staining in this area
Measurements: Shown on a UK 8 model, 5'3", (bust 32", waist 26–27", hip 35")
Measurements have been taken when the jacket is fully closed.
