Classic well made vintage black textured wool dress & jacket by Brannell. Branell was a New York manufacturer of fine women's clothing, typically expensive when new and sold at finer department stores such as Battelstein's. This suit is no exception.
It consists of a simple short sleeved dress with a fitted waist and Aline skirt. The details are an inverted pleat at the front bodice, and a triple set at the top of the skirt. Details make the article of clothing stand out.
It has a full back-zipper and is lined in a substantial fabric inside the skirt, the bodice having a light silk.
The jacket is boxy with raglan 3/4 sleeves, and it has the same inverted pleats as the skirt, at the front hem. It is lined in silk. Closes in front with french buttonholes. "Branell" label. Also has a Jones, Williamsport label( a fine, long gone ladies store)
Let me apologize for the photos- black is the hardest thing to take so these look a bit faded out. The black really is deep and dark.
JACKET
Marked Size: none
- Bust: 43
- Shoulder: 17
- Sleeve from underarm: 12
- Sleeve from shoulder: 18
- Length (shoulder to hem): 17
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DRESS
Marked Size: none -
- Bust: 42
- Waist: 34
- Hips: 48
- Shoulder: 17
- Sleeve from underarm: 1.5
- Sleeve from shoulder: 7
- Length: 43.75
- Length (shoulder to waist): 18
- Length (waist to hem): 25.75
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CONDITION: Excellent