Fur Pieces

Rare Vintage Olive Green Wool Coat with fur labeled Int. Ladies Garment Workers Union from the Emporium, Great Condition! GREAT GIFT!

$160.80 $268.00

  • Details
    SIZE: MED TO LARGE
    ****Great Condition!****
    ***Gently worn***
    **small tear at collar**

    This vintage coat is not just a piece of clothing but a snippet of fashion and labor history. The olive green wool fabric suggests durability and warmth, ideal for outerwear, while the fur collar adds a touch of luxury and additional insulation, a fashionable choice in many vintage garments. The presence of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) tag inside indicates that this coat was made by workers who were part of one of the most influential labor unions in the United States, which fought for better working conditions and wages for its members from the early 20th century until its merger in 1995. This tag also helps date the garment and gives it a unique historical significance.

    Moreover, the coat's size 10 label provides a glimpse into the sizing standards of the past, which can vary greatly from today's measurements. The mention of "The Emporium San Francisco" on the tag adds another layer of historical value, connecting this piece to a bygone era of luxury shopping at one of San Francisco's premier department stores, known for its quality merchandise until its closure in the late 20th century.

    Owning this coat means holding a piece of fashion history, emblematic of the craftsmanship, labor rights movement, and retail elegance of its time.

    This is a beautiful coat with the only slight tear at the back of the collar shown above.