Jacobsons 100% Camel Hair Vintage Women’s Double Breasted Beige Coat

Description

Vintage Jacobsons 100% Camel Hair Double Breasted Womens Coat. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. 33-180
*Vintage Jacobson’s 100% camel hair coat
*Double-breasted
*Two button closure at waist
*Two front pockets
*Reseach indicates the International Ladies Garment Worker Union label dates from 1974-1995.
*Condition: There is one pencil eraser size bald spot on the front of the coat underneath the button. This is normal for a vintage camel coat and not noticeable. I zoomed in while photographing the spot. There are some slight scuffs in the lining. Please consult photographs carefully as they are part of my description. Color of garment may vary due to computer monitor.
*There is no size tag. I’ve included the approximate measurements, please compare them to a coat you already own that has a good fit.
*Approximate measurements lying flat: Bust 42”
Shoulder 16” Waist 40” Arm 22” Length 52”
Interesting History About the Use Of Camel Hair:
Because of its natural temperature regulating properties, camel hair is the ideal material for any type of apparel application. There is a hollow space in the center of the fiber that acts as a vacuum, insulating cold or hot air depending on the temperature. The coarse fiber is also extremely waterproof, which is why the Mongolian herdsmen use it for coats and the outer layers of their yurts. Although camel hair is costly, well-made camel hair apparel is definitely an intelligent investment. It is said to last a life-time, with no pillage or loss of shape because of the length of the fibers, double the warmth of other wool textiles, moisture managing properties, and even becomes softer with use.