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From the Military Mania Collection by Catherine Reinke. A mans army field jacket made from nylon, cotton, and sateen from Alpa industries. This is one of a kind in that it was reported to be from the Vietnam war, becoming increasingly rare, and has its stock tag present . It has a thick inner lining, it is warm and heavy and has a zipper hood. The back of the jacket has a vintage Batik from Bali of a women in prayer, lined with white cotton delicate lace. These batiks came from a Doctor who travels third world countries, buys their local art and brings it to the states to support them. I was lucky to have access to them for my creations. Thank you Krystal ! The left front button has a large stunning vintage button with gray rabbit fur, while the pocket opposite has pink trim and a sweet glass vintage button. Two large red frogs adorn the two lower pockets one with pink trim the other with the gray rabbit fur. down the front of the zipper jacket are three large vintage buttons sprinkled with crystal and glass buttons. Delicate lace and vintage pink hand made ruffle set off the design. Note the large cotton frog at the neck and large plastic vintage hand craved button. This is a very feminine jacket. It feels sturdy and soft at the same time. This jacket was featured in Funky Findz second annual fashion show (2008), the model wore high black lace boots with a full lace white ruffle skirt, she held a white lace umbrella with a black velvet top hat from the 1920S. It was my favorite design! Soon my web site will be finished and you will be able to look at photos or go to the photographers link. I realize this coat is expensive. The cost of materials are high and all the frogs and most of the work is hand done. The Bali Batik alone is worth $70.00. It is worth every penny. There will never be another like it. The inside tag notes that it is a medium short, chest from 37 10 41


To learn more about the artist Catherine Reinke visit her MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/catherinereinke or at http://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinereinke. In an addtion I am a member of recyled art.