This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Los Angeles, CA.
Matsuzakaya Tonbi
Vintage 40-60s Matsuzakaya Tonbi Coat Inverness Cape Herringbone Overcoat with Attached Cape Unisex Men's 42 Sherlock Holmes by Matsuzakaya Tonbi$500.00
In very good condition, in AS found condition, needs cleaning
this coat came from MATSUZAKAYA a traditional department store
Tonbi coats for men or inverness cape were introduced to japan in the Edo period and modified to accommodate for the Robe sleeves with enlarged armholes
this type of coat were fashionable in the early 20th century.
a more modern version, this coat made in a herringbone tweed like a Sherlock Holmes coat, and is shorter and the cape a few inches longer
the buttons are on the right so I think is a men's coat, however it can be worn by all sexes
wool
men's size 42
the mannequin is a size 6 women, can fit a size 6-12
Measures:
19" shoulder to shoulder seam
free across the chest, it only has 12" of fabric across the chest from armpit to armpit
25" across the waist
26" across the hips
the length is 41"
This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Los Angeles, CA.