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1940s Swing Jacket

Vintage 1940's Silk Brocade Jacket Original 1940's Chinoiserie Jacket UK 14-16
Vintage 1940's Silk Brocade Jacket Original 1940's Chinoiserie Jacket UK 14-16

Vintage 1940's Silk Brocade Jacket Original 1940's Chinoiserie Jacket UK 14-16

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most incredible silk brocade, depicting abstract hand fans surrounded by flora and fauna, in a palette of terracotta, golds, greens, oranges and blue set against a ch...

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1940s Jackets

1940s Beaded Swing Jacket
1940s Beaded Swing Jacket

1940s Beaded Swing Jacket

Located in Alford, MA

1940s black wool jacket with beaded trim on collar, cuffs, and border.

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1940s American Jackets

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Vintage 1940's Coral Wool Swing Coat 1940's Swing Jacket Wool UK 14 US 10
Vintage 1940's Coral Wool Swing Coat 1940's Swing Jacket Wool UK 14 US 10

Vintage 1940's Coral Wool Swing Coat 1940's Swing Jacket Wool UK 14 US 10

Located in Nashville, TN

This wonderful vintage 1940's wool jacket, rendered in a vibrant shade of coral pink wool, is just the piece to add to your seasonal wardrobe. The elegant edge to edge cut of the j...

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1940s Swing Coats

Glamorous 1940's Black Velvet Swing Jacket With Bows
Glamorous 1940's Black Velvet Swing Jacket With Bows

Glamorous 1940's Black Velvet Swing Jacket With Bows

Located in Atlanta, GA

This black velvet evening jacket has a classically dramatic 1940's silhouette complete with an exaggerated shoulder and swing cut.

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1940s Unknown Swing Coats

Vintage 1940's Wool Swing Coat Macaroon Yellow Swing Jacket US 6-10 UK 10-14
Vintage 1940's Wool Swing Coat Macaroon Yellow Swing Jacket US 6-10 UK 10-14

Vintage 1940's Wool Swing Coat Macaroon Yellow Swing Jacket US 6-10 UK 10-14

Located in Nashville, TN

This wonderful vintage 1940's wool jacket, rendered in a macaroon yellow wool, is just the piece to add to your seasonal wardrobe. The elegant edge to edge cut of the jacket is fra...

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1940s Coats

Fur Print Swing Cape, Jacket 1940s
Fur Print Swing Cape, Jacket 1940s

Fur Print Swing Cape, Jacket 1940s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Now this is a show stopper! 1940s Glam Cape Soft and Supple with Large arm holes Measuring Chest up to 50 in. - 28.5 in. from nap of neck down the back. Waist open. 2 clip closure. N...

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1940s Unknown Capes

1940s Black Velvet Vintage Evening Jacket W Swing Back & Gathered Puff Sleeves
1940s Black Velvet Vintage Evening Jacket W Swing Back & Gathered Puff Sleeves

1940s Black Velvet Vintage Evening Jacket W Swing Back & Gathered Puff Sleeves

By Lord & Taylor

Located in Portland, OR

This is one of the most incredible evening jackets we've ever seen! The luxurious black velvet fabric is gathered and there is topstitching to add dimension. The jacket is longer in ...

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1940s Unknown Jackets

Vintage Red Wool Swing Coat Late 1940s Evening or Day Jacket
Vintage Red Wool Swing Coat Late 1940s Evening or Day Jacket

Vintage Red Wool Swing Coat Late 1940s Evening or Day Jacket

Located in Portland, OR

This fabulous coat is beautifully made and is in a perfect shade of red! This swing coat is lined in rayon, has side slit pockets and a notched lapel collar. The coat is 35” long and...

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1940s American Coats and Outerwear

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Located in Berlin, BE

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By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Sparks, NV

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By Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen

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