1990s Carlisle Silk Paisley Quilted Jacket with Velvet Trim Vintage_Bridalwear mid back and lower half

mid back and lower half of the sleeves

It almost certainly straddles the WWII time period or just after

stiff velvet grounds the piece

Of note - there is a museum acquisition label in the bottom of the dress with the initials F

Length - 22

1990s Carlisle Silk Paisley Quilted Jacket with Velvet Trim Vintage_Bridalwear mid back and lower halfThis vibrant 1990s vintage jacket by Carlisle is crafted from printed silk finished with black threaded quilting all over. Superbly made, the print is an intricate paisley drawn in black outlines with emerald green, lilac, red, coral and palest grey detailing. The jacket is trimmed with thick black velvet around the neckline, down the front, around the bottom hem and at the cuffs. It is secured at the front with five decadent gold and black buttons