Mama Lonnie could sew like a dream. The combination of my fabric and design choices and her sewing skill led to some spectacular handmade clothing in my teen years, a few of which I have kept nestled in a cedar chest for more than 40 years.
This black velveteen jacket w as among the most special,created in my 1979 “Prairie” phase and most often worn with a long floral skirt with a black ground and bottom ruffle. Also with jodhpurs.
The jacket is cut like a Victorian/Prairie school-marm’s suit bodice :
front and back seams for a close fit;
an extra seam at the elbow to prevent bagging and help bending;
lightly padded shoulders and lining across the back shoulders;
a notched,stand-up collar;
front set in, slit pockets above 2 pointed “waistcoat” front bottom edges.
The cherry on top: Actual antique jet-black glass buttons, intricately carved and with a gorgeous purple-green-blue-gold opalescent sheen that changes in the light. Much like buttons described by Laura Ingalls Wilder. These buttons were antique when chosen for this jacket in 1979.
The jacket is in very, very good vintage condition.
The velveteen has no holes; very slight vintage wear of nap along neck seam, pocket edges and other edges; Velveteen is not as plush as actual velvet. It does appear in varying shades of black/almost gray depending on the light and the direction of the nap, but looks darker in real life than in photos. The left pocket has a small hole along the edge of the lining that could be stitched or glued.
Velveteen is a cotton fabric with a pile resembling velvet.
Machine wash cold, delicate; reshape and dry flat or hang on padded hanger to dry. NEVER put in a clothes dryer.
This jacket is freshly laundered and air dried.
Most likely junior size 9 or 11.
Measurements laying flat:
19” armpit to armpit (est a 36" chest)
22” shoulder to front point edge
22” shoulder to sleeve hem
16” across back shoulders
20” shoulder to back straight hem
4.5” pocket slit by 2” deep
5” antique black glass buttons x 7
1.5" open notch at neck--great with a high-ruffled neck blouse.
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Vtg 1979 Boho Romantic Prairie Cottage Cropped Black Velveteen Jacket jet button. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.