******************* WHAT IS BOILED WOOL ??????? Boiled Wool Is Shrunk In Very Hot Water And Pressed To A Felt-Like Consistency. This Makes The Jacket’s Soft To The Touch and Not Itchy Like Regular Wool. Boiled Wool Is Also Warmer, More Wind Resistant Will Keep You Dryer In Rain and Light Weight Boiled Wool Jacket’s Are Harder To Find And More Expensive Because Of The Technique Used To Make Them *********************************************** AUTHENTIC ” BOILED WOOL ” LADIES ~ TRACHTEN ~ SWEATER ************************************** Made By No Tag ******** Excellence In The Quality Of Fabric Style & Workmanship ************************************* * Color * In A Very Pretty Christmas Red Trim In Dark Navy Blue, Dark Loden Green & Dark Gold This Wonderful Jacket Is MUCH PRETTIER THEN PHOTOS SHOW !!!! * Material * 65 % WOLLE 35 % VISKOSE WOLLE Means ” WOOL ” In German FUTTER / LINING 100 % ACETAT The Jacket Is ” COMPLETELY LINED ” On The Inside Has Shoulder Pads Hidden Between The Lining & The Jacket Pockets 4 – Total 3 Front Pockets 1 Inside Pockets Buttons 6 – Total Brass Engraved Type Buttons 3 Buttons In The Front 1 Button On Each Sleeve Cuff 1 Button On The Inside For If One Gets Lost *********************************************** SPECIAL FEATURES * The Trachten Cut & Style * Boiled Wool ~ Will Keep You Warmer & Dryer ( Water Repellent ) Then Your Average Wool * Boiled Wool Is NOT Itchy * This Is A Heavy Sweater. It Will Keep You Nice & Warm :-)). * The Inside Is Lined * Very High Quality Of Material & Workmanship * The Overall ” OUTSTANDING ” Condition ” NO FLAW’S ” *********************************************** *** Size *** Please See ” SIZE CHART ” To Help Convert European Sizing To US Sizing 2nd Tag At The Top Of The Page *** Please *** Do Not Depend On The Accuracy Of The Size Charts Please Go By The Measurements Provided Below * How To Measure For A Good Fit * The Bust Measurement Of A Jacket or Coat Should Be 2″ (Inches) Larger Than A Person’s Actual Bust Measurement. If You Run A Tape Measure Around The Bust Right Under The Armpits And It Is 40 Inches Then You Would Need A Size 42″ (Size 12) Jacket Or Coat. The Reason Is That You Need To Allow The Extra Couple Of Inches For A Blouse Or Dress. Then You Will Be Able To Comfortably Move About. Just Remember Whatever Your Bust Measurement Is Add 2″ And That Will Give You Your Coat And Jacket Size. All The Jackets, Coats & Sweaters Are Listed By The Bust Size. Example: Bust 40″ = Size 10 Example: Bust 42″ = Size 12 Please Remember To Add 2″ To Your Measurement So You Have Room To Move About. ************************************* Eu 42 ( US Size: BUST: 46″ / 44 – 46 – L ??? ) Shoulder Lines come off the shoulders. Sleeve Length ( Not Cuffed ) Length From Shoulder Line To Cuff: 29 1/2″ Bust: 46″ Jacket Length Total Length: 30 1/3″ Hem: 1″ Base Circumference: 46″ *** Condition *** Great – No Tears, Rips, Holes or Stains that I can find. *** SUPER NICE !!! *** *** NO FLAW’S !!!! *** *** VINTAGE ~ NEW Without Tags *** # 8314 ———————————————————————– All measurements are made by lying clothing flat and then measuring and then doubling that measurement. ———————————————————————–