Real Persian Lamb Fur Coat - Black w/ Brown Mink Collar - c1960s - Sz Med.

Vintage 1960s Dayton's Real Persian Lamb Short Fur Coat w/ Brown Mink Collar. Size Medium. Measures: 22" Pit to Pit. 25.5" Length, 17" Across shoulders. Sleeves can be worn 2 ways: with cuffs rolled up as shown in photos for bracelet length or cuffs down for wrist length. Has pockets which are beautifully made, w/ felt on inside & black velvet edging. Side seams have 5" slits for styling. Closures: 2 silk covered fur hooks w/ rings,. Wide beautifully shaped light brown mink collar in Autumn Haze color mink which was very popular in the early 60s. Lined in heavy satin embossed with black on black maple leaves and printed with smaller maple leaves in white on diagonal lines. The lining is very pretty,. It is monogrammed w/ original owners initials of HMK & has original Silk Dayton's Store Label Label in the neckline. Initials can be covered by a tailor. This lovely coat is in excellent like new condition and very clean. No flaws. Was kept in cold storage. The style is a classic short boxy jacket. It has a charming & feminine vintage look but is also contemporary. It looks good over skirts, dresses & dresses and can be styled in both casual and dressy looks making it very practical and versatile. Dayton's was an elegant Minneapolis Department Store founded in 1902 - it was in its fashion heyday when this coat came out! Daytons enjoyed over 100 yrs as the Midwest's Premier Department Store and eventually morphed into what is now the Target Corporation.