{"product_id":"edwardian-black-and-red-velvet-masonic-rear-guard-jacket-by-ward-and-stilsons-military-and-society-goods","title":"Edwardian Black And Red Velvet Masonic Rear Guard Jacket By Ward and Stilsons Military and Society Goods","description":"Vintage early 1900's Edwardian era black and red velvet Mason's Rear Guard jacket.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGorgeous black velvet jacket embellished with 3-D red braid and sewn on silver tone metal flat circles and rings.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe outside of the sleeves features red velvet accented with flat metallic gold bullion braid.  Mandarin style collar.  Cropped length.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoes up the center with four black cord frog fasteners.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe body is lined with red satin and the sleeves are lined with taupe, blue and white striped cotton.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eLABEL:  Ward \u0026amp; Stilson \/ Military \u0026amp; Society Goods \/ New London, O. \/ Inner Guard.  The number \"WN 819\" is written on the lining below the label, but does not show through to the outside. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWard \u0026amp; Stilson was founded in 1888 in New London to manufacture fraternal rosettes.  Before long they were manufacturing military uniforms and society items for different fraternal organizations, including the Freemasons and oddfellows.  The company moved to Anderson, Indiana in 1913 meaning this jacket can be dated between 1888 to 1913.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSIZING:  There are no size tags.  Based on the measurements below, I'd say this would fit a modern women's small or men's small. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI believe this would have been originally made for a man, but could also be worn by a woman.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMEASUREMENTS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShoulders:  15\" Across; \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOuter Sleeves:  23-1\/2\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInner Sleeves:  18-1\/2\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChest:  35\" - Underarm to Underarm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWaist:  34-1\/2\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBottom: 36\" Around \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength:  17-3\/4\" - Shoulder to Bottom \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION:  Very Good - there are no stains, holes, rips, tears, snags, fading, discoloration, or odors to the exterior of this jacket.   There is wear and loss of the surface nap on the edges of both sleeve cuffs, with more loss on the left sleeve cuff.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are faded lines and a few small holes on the shoulders of the inside lining from being on a hanger.  These lines and holes do not show through to the outside.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see my other listings for more wonderful vintage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMember VFG Vintage Fashion Guild.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"brocante-market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42564473323673,"sku":"VDYUXT","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/product-image__DnLgJe-compressed.png?v=1662237979","url":"https:\/\/shopthrilling.mom\/products\/edwardian-black-and-red-velvet-masonic-rear-guard-jacket-by-ward-and-stilsons-military-and-society-goods","provider":"THRILLING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}