Original Late 1930s 30s Early 1940s 40s Vintage Brown Herringbone Weave Wool Skirt Suit By John Shillito ZG Shoulders: 15 1/4”

Shoulders: 15 1/4”

The skirt suit us in good condition

the jacket is fully lined in the same luxurious velvet and the piece is fully reversible

The lining has a number of seam splits

Original Late 1930s 30s Early 1940s 40s Vintage Brown Herringbone Weave Wool Skirt Suit By John Shillito ZG Shoulders: 15 1/4”This gorgeous skirt suit was made from a chocolate brown wool with a herringbone weave around the turn of the decade between the 1930s and 1940s. It features classic 1930s design elements such as the gathered puff shoulders and panelling but with the strong shoulder padding commonly utilised in the 1940s. The nipped waist gives the suit a pleasing hourglass silhouette. Two large bust pockets further emphasise the shoulders and the elegant collarless