Description: Bonjour, welcome to Les Toiles Blanches stock! here is a nice work wear moleskine coat that dates c1950. The colour is a nice Bugatti blue. The fabric is a sturdy moleskine cotton with a medium weight. This bleu de travail coat is built with a nice tailored collar, two outside pockets, a chest pocket and an interior pocket. The work wear jacket hasn't been very used. There are 4 original buttons closing. A classic long model with a fine blue tone and a soft fabric, arty and comfy. Condition : good condition, washed, ready to wear Ref : WW0937 DETAILS cotton Fabric Colour Bugatti blue Period 1950 Origin France Weight 550 gr / 1,21 lbs Length 93 cm / 37 in Chest 58 cm / 23 in Shoulders 50 cm / 20 in Sleeves 59 cm / 23 in Condition fine condition, washed and pressed, ready to wear Remarksmedium size BLEU DE TRAVAIL, MOLESKIN Heavy indigo blue twill weave cotton canvas jackets and pants have been the standard outfit of the worker in France since the beginning of the nineteen century. They are called « bleu de travail » or « bleu de chauffe » sometimes even called “skin of the devil” because these textiles have been built to be hyper resistant to washing and to provide good protection against dirt and injuries. The ones we find nowardays come from the 50’s. They still can be seen here in France, in countryside. They have a simple cut, three outer pockets, one inner Pocket, 5 button fasten. They have different wonderful tones of blue, from Bugati bright blue to indigo blue and deep Prussian blue. Beautiful over jeans or on a white shirt, a must have to wear everyday. Textile Care Antique linen is a living material, if you treasure it, it will reward you a hundred times. A lot of antique textiles are so robust and wonderfully easy to wash and maintain. The fibres of these exceptional fabrics were grown without any use of chemical, these textiles are organic. No need to use chemicals to wash antique textiles, a good simple natural soap such as the savon de Marseille is fine for every kind of linen. The textiles can be machine washed on warm. The warmer ithey will be washed, the softer and floppier they will turn. Again, no need to use a softener, a dash of white vinegar or a spoon of baking soda are perfect to maintain these wonderful textiles. Dry them on the line if possible, expose them under sun light to brighten the natural white. information The textiles I propose show signs of times, marks that are a moving, precious treasure which attests a bygone era. I will always try to describe them as accuratly as possible, giving many details, measurements and pictures to show the reality of the linen. Estimating the age of a fabric is not scientific but rather archeologic, many signs are useful, such as the stitches, the embroideries, the sewing, the colour, the texture, even the smell of the fabrics can help. Sometimes, the auctionneers or the owners give me precious information about the origin of the trousseau, monograms, name of the ancestors. Experience is also crucial to feel and judge the fiber content, the age, the origin or the use of the textile. I will strive to describe the textiles in the most complete way, using my honest judgement, having spent many years manipulating them. Please note my textiles come from a smoke free house. When they are freshly laundered, the textiles have been washed with natural organic soap and sun dried on line. I recently started selling my treasures, new items will be on sale very often, so please keep your eyes peeled! shipping / return Items are sent carefully wrapped in silk paper. I am happy to ship worldwide and will mail your parcel with tracking within 2 business days after your purchase. I use the french international shipping service with insurance that takes around 5 days to fly to the United States or Japan with zero custom charges. I will send you information just after the parcel has been sent. I politely ask that all items should be paid within 5 days. I'm making every effort to provide you with high quality linens. However, in case of real problem with your purchase, I will refund you once you have returned the goods in their initial condition (your shipping needs to include tracking). Please note that your shipping fees will not be refunded.
Price: 115 USD
Location: Alixan
End Time: 2024-08-08T13:00:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return policy details:
Look: Chore Jacket
Decade: 1950s
Material: Cotton
Color: Blue
Size Type: medium
