{"product_id":"franklin-simon-co-opera-jacket-new-york-ca-1925-antique-jacket-flapper-era-jazz-era-charleston-antique-clothes-clothing","title":"FRANKLIN SIMON \u0026 Co. Green Velvet Evening Jacket, New York, ca. 1925","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Velvet Evening Jacket, Franklin Simon \u0026amp; Co., New York, ca. 1925\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant \u003cstrong\u003egreen velvet outer or evening jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e, purchased and worn in \u003cstrong\u003eNew York during the 1920s\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a refined example of American Jazz Age fashion. We date the piece to around \u003cstrong\u003e1925\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it carries the label of \u003cstrong\u003eFranklin Simon \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, a celebrated New York department store known for importing high‑quality European garments and offering them at competitive prices. The house was founded in 1902 by Franklin Simon and Herman A. Flurscheim and became synonymous with stylish, modern women’s wear in the early 20th century—an important reference point in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Learn_about_American_fashion_history\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eAmerican fashion history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jacket is crafted from \u003cstrong\u003edeep green velvet\u003c\/strong\u003e, a luxurious fabric favored for evening and outerwear in the mid‑1920s. It features \u003cstrong\u003elong gathered and pleated sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding volume and movement, and a \u003cstrong\u003estylish collar\u003c\/strong\u003e that is \u003cstrong\u003estuffed on the inside\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain its sculptural shape. The interior is \u003cstrong\u003epleated\u003c\/strong\u003e, revealing thoughtful construction and attention to detail. The jacket closes with \u003cstrong\u003esilk tie strings\u003c\/strong\u003e, attached on the inside; these are slightly fragile today and suggest the piece was likely worn \u003cstrong\u003eopen\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the velvet to drape elegantly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong\u003egood to very good\u003c\/strong\u003e, with age‑appropriate signs of wear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003esome \u003cstrong\u003ediscoloration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminor \u003cstrong\u003estains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea few \u003cstrong\u003etears in the inner silk lining\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003etypical velvet surface irregularities (the camera tends to exaggerate these)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite these small imperfections, the jacket remains \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful and carefully wearable today\u003c\/strong\u003e. Decorative items shown in photographs are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and atmospheric example of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Describe_1920s_velvet_evening_wear\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e1920s velvet evening wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for collectors, textile historians, and admirers of early American department‑store fashion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulders: approx. 35 cm\u003cbr\u003eLength: approx. 65 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Jacket: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/antique-gown.com\/collections\/1920-1929-dresses\/products\/1928-velvet-jacket-antique-jacket-flapper-jazz-era-charleston-era-antike-jacke\"\u003ehttps:\/\/antique-gown.com\/collections\/1920-1929-dresses\/products\/1928-velvet-jacket-antique-jacket-flapper-jazz-era-charleston-era-antike-jacke\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mein Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55340869452163,"sku":"","price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/antique-velvet-jacket-1925.jpg?v=1745171383","url":"https:\/\/www.antique-gown.com\/products\/franklin-simon-co-opera-jacket-new-york-ca-1925-antique-jacket-flapper-era-jazz-era-charleston-antique-clothes-clothing","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}