1920s or 1930s Incredible Black Velvet, Cord & Silver Metal Disc Guard Coat designer-mary-quant It is seamed at the

It is seamed at the front waist only with a slight flare to the lower portion of the front and the back sweeping out more from the shoulders to the hem with no seam to break the line at the back

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1920s or 1930s Incredible Black Velvet, Cord & Silver Metal Disc Guard Coat designer-mary-quant It is seamed at theBased on the style of the label inside the coat I am dating this to the 1920s or 1930s but it is conceivable that it could be earlier. It is a remarkable piece and so far, I have been unable to find out more about its origins. Regardless of its history as a guard coat (which we know from the label stating just that inside) it is a dramatic and gorgeous coat that has a strong military feel. It is made from a black cotton velvet that has a deep maroon