Hollywood 1450: 1940s Uncut WWII Womens Coat Sz 44 Bust Vintage Sewing Pattern
Original circa 1944 Hollywood Four Star Pattern No. 1450 - Box Coat
Original circa 1944 Hollywood Four Star Pattern No. 1450 for a misses' box coat, offered in three views and a size range extending all the way to this extra size 44 Bust, 47 Hip - a genuinely hard-to-find range for a wartime-era vintage pattern. This long or seven-eighths length coat features a notched collar, vertical welt pockets, and wide sleeves with or without deep cuffs (fur hat shown for styling only, not included). Factory Folded and Unused.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: Hollywood No. 1450 (Four Star Patterns)
- Year: Circa 1944
- Garment: Misses' Box Coat
- Size: 44 (44" Bust, 47" Hip) - Extra Size
- Pattern Condition: Factory Folded and Unused
- Envelope Condition: Worn and Repaired (Professionally Repaired)
Design
Hollywood 1450 is a twelve-piece box coat pattern offering three distinct looks: View 1's long length with a striking contrast fur-effect trim at collar, front closure, and cuffs; View 2's shorter, seven-eighths length in a single fabric; and View 3's long, tailored single-breasted version with a notched collar and welt pockets. Wide sleeves can be finished with or without deep cuffs on any view. Unusual for a wartime-era pattern, this design was cut in an extended size range reaching all the way to this extra size 44 Bust / 47 Hip - a genuinely useful find for collectors and modern sewists working outside the standard vintage size range.
A Moment in Fashion History
Wartime tailoring in 1944 still made room for a bit of glamour, as seen in View 1's fur-effect trim set against the simpler, more fabric-conscious lines elsewhere in the coat. Hollywood Pattern 1450 also belongs to the company's Four Star Patterns line, a premium 25-cent tier positioned above Hollywood's standard 15-cent patterns during the WWII years.
Illustration
The cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight the original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic Hollywood pattern envelope.
Connections
This pattern is part of our ongoing exhibit, Women of WWII - a growing collection celebrating the resourcefulness and everyday style of wartime home sewing. Also part of Hollywood Glamour - celebrating the golden-age film stars who shaped Hollywood Patterns' vision of glamour through the Depression and WWII years. Come take a look at either.
