Vintage 40s Mexican Jacket Red Wool Embroidered Souvenir S vintage Nina Ricci This is an interesting piece

This is an interesting piece of Philadelphia history

either silk or a good quality wood rayon

all very minor

a pocket at the left chest and the coat has a 24’’ kick pleat at the back

Vintage 40s Mexican Jacket Red Wool Embroidered Souvenir S vintage Nina Ricci This is an interesting pieceThis is a wonderful Mexican jacket that would have been bought by a tourist as a souvenir. The souvenir Mexican jacket was popular right after WWII and was so in demand that one could buy it from boutiques in Southern California. This Mexican jacket is made in red wool with wool embroidery featuring motifs commonly associated with Mexico on the front and a dancing couple on the back. This jacket is embroidered with crewel stitching and appliqus with