{"product_id":"the-postage-stamp-quilt-coat-early-1900s-wearable-art-womens-small","title":"The Postage Stamp Quilt Coat – Early 1900s Wearable Art | Women's Small","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA one-of-a-kind wearable artwork made from an early 1900s postage stamp quilt, reimagined into a softly structured quilted coat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSustainable, hand-finished, and rich with history—this is heirloom textile fashion made to be worn.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique quilted coat is crafted from a postage stamp quilt believed to date back to the early 1900s. The fabric remains remarkably well preserved, with muted, time-softened tones that feel both historic and contemporary at once. In quilting circles, it was described as \u003cstrong\u003e\"Paris Fashion Week runway gorgeous,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e reflecting its rare visual impact and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original quilt features 1.25\" postage stamp squares in a beautiful mix of small-scale prints and muted neutrals, arranged in a traditional patchwork layout. The original tied quilting has been thoughtfully preserved and incorporated into the design, adding texture and authenticity to the finished coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the quilt's soft cotton layer—more naturally breathable and softer than modern batting—was carefully washed and restored before construction. A coordinating small-print lining completes the interior, maintaining the quiet detail found throughout the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with warm tan snap closures, this coat balances structure with softness and honors the original textile while giving it a second life as wearable art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true sustainable fashion piece, this coat is not mass-produced and cannot be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Women's Small (approx. 34\" bust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront length\u003c\/strong\u003e (shoulder to hem): 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack length\u003c\/strong\u003e (shoulder to hem): 27\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoulder to shoulder:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tan snap front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 1900s cotton quilt, restored and repurposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft coordinating cotton print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-finished wearable art coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Postage stamp quilt pattern (1.25\" squares)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach Fabric \u0026amp; Soul coat is completely one of a kind. Signs of a textile's past life are part of its story and add to its character—no two will ever be the same.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fabric \u0026 Soul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44517805686919,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/7703\/2327\/files\/IMG_7702.jpg?v=1776868982","url":"https:\/\/fabricandsoul.us\/products\/the-postage-stamp-quilt-coat-early-1900s-wearable-art-womens-small","provider":"Fabric \u0026 Soul | Handmade in Cotuit, Massachusetts, USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}