RARE c. 1940 black Saltaire swing coat w/ ribbon detail

Vintage black swing coat with Saltaire alpaca-blend fabric C. 1939–1941* This is an exceedingly rare, museum quality, piece (a similar Saltaire coat from the same time period sold on First Dibs for $1050) Fitted bodice with flared skirt that falls below the knee Extra panels in back create the swing effect Sleeves bellow out then taper at the wrist (a more subtle bishop's sleeve) Narrowed shoulders so the sleeves lift a bit at the shoulders Silk scalloped trim around collar Buttons are plastic with fabric centers Interior belt and loop to keep the coat in place Alpaca blend (Saltaire made alpaca-silk blends and alpaca-cotton blends, and I feel what I think is cotton in the fabric, but it could be heavy silk) Lined in heavy black silk satin Impeccable tailoring: bound buttonholes, waist reinforced with heavy cotton, hand-stitching inside cuffs, etc Purchased at Osborne's Ladies' Wear in Red Deer, Alberta 3-season coat **See comments for detailed history** Estimated to be a size 4; check measurements: Shoulder width: 13.5" (narrowed for effect with sleeves) Back width: 17.75" Waist: 32" Sleeve length: 25.5" Length from nape: 43" Model images are AI generated Tags: vintage, luxury, quiet luxury, swing coat, 1930s, 1940s, Saltaire, alpaca, silk, lined, evening coat, day coat, event, classic, monochrome, British, museum quality, 3-season, midi coat