Step into the Edwardian era with this exquisite antique walking suit jacket, dating from the 1900s–1910s. Made of sturdy olive wool with intricate soutache embroidery, this piece is a remarkable example of early 20th-century tailoring. The silhouette flatters the figure with a nipped-in waist, gently puffed sleeves, and a longline hem, while the ornate embroidery adds elegance from every angle. Perfect for collectors, period reenactors, or anyone seeking a wearable piece of fashion history.
Features:
Authentic Edwardian walking jacket (c. 1900s–1910s)
Rich olive wool base with mauve soutache embroidery
Gently puffed shoulders and fitted sleeves with embroidered cuffs
Hook-eye-front closure with decorative accents
Tailored silhouette with paneled construction
Fully embroidered back with symmetrical scrollwork motifs
Lined interior with hand-finished seams
Garment Measurements:
Notes:
This garment is in beautiful very good vintage condition. It is mint with two exceptions: there are some moth nibbles here and there; and the neckline inside has some wear (and does not show when worn)
The hook and eye closures down the front fascinatingly alternate directions for security
Brief History of Edwardian Walking Jackets:
Edwardian walking jackets emerged in the early 1900s as practical yet stylish outerwear for women engaging in outdoor activities like promenading or shopping. Reflecting the era’s shift toward more active lifestyles, these jackets featured tailored silhouettes, structured shoulders, and elegant embellishments such as soutache embroidery or velvet trim. They often formed part of a walking suit, paired with a matching skirt, and embodied the graceful yet increasingly modern sensibilities of Edwardian fashion.
Step into the Edwardian era with this exquisite antique walking suit jacket, dating from the 1900s–1910s. Made of sturdy olive wool with intricate soutache embroidery, this piece is a remarkable example of early 20th-century tailoring. The silhouette flatters the figure with a nipped-in waist, gently puffed sleeves, and a longline hem, while the ornate embroidery adds elegance from every angle. Perfect for collectors, period reenactors, or anyone seeking a wearable piece of fashion history.
Features:
Authentic Edwardian walking jacket (c. 1900s–1910s)
Rich olive wool base with mauve soutache embroidery
Gently puffed shoulders and fitted sleeves with embroidered cuffs
Hook-eye-front closure with decorative accents
Tailored silhouette with paneled construction
Fully embroidered back with symmetrical scrollwork motifs
Lined interior with hand-finished seams
Garment Measurements:
Notes:
This garment is in beautiful very good vintage condition. It is mint with two exceptions: there are some moth nibbles here and there; and the neckline inside has some wear (and does not show when worn)
The hook and eye closures down the front fascinatingly alternate directions for security
Brief History of Edwardian Walking Jackets:
Edwardian walking jackets emerged in the early 1900s as practical yet stylish outerwear for women engaging in outdoor activities like promenading or shopping. Reflecting the era’s shift toward more active lifestyles, these jackets featured tailored silhouettes, structured shoulders, and elegant embellishments such as soutache embroidery or velvet trim. They often formed part of a walking suit, paired with a matching skirt, and embodied the graceful yet increasingly modern sensibilities of Edwardian fashion.
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