Peony Brand Dark Blue Floral Padded Silk Jacket, Frog Closures, Shanghai, Size M

A padded, lined jacket in 100% silk with rayon wadding, from Peony Brand, Shanghai: dark blue floral outside, light blue inside, fastened with frog closures. Size M.

Frog closures are knots of cord looped over a button of cord, the fastening of traditional Chinese dress. The padding is what turns a silk jacket into a winter one without making it heavy. Over a black turtleneck and wide trousers, it is the most interesting coat in the room.

The label reads Peony Brand, Shanghai China, 100% silk, 100% rayon wadding, Made in China, RN 58738.

Condition: It is reversible, but the light blue side has some faint discoloration, so it is best worn with the dark blue floral side out.

Measurements: pit to pit 19 in, length 25 in, sleeve 18.5 in, shoulder 15 in.

Care: Dry clean.

Modern size: Fits like a modern Women's S or Men's S.

One of one. Sold as found.

No returns - as is.