US NAVY AW-1 Hood Vest c.1950 black This animal ottoman was created

This animal ottoman was created by the British department store Liberty in the 1950s

it’s the kind of piece that shows how ruggedwear once leaned toward elegance

Constructed from silk velvet with extensive hand-embroidered silver metal thread throughout

A fur felt fedora from the early 1920s

Light staining and softened fabric speak to years of wear

US NAVY AW-1 Hood Vest c.1950 black This animal ottoman was created14" Shoulder 24" Chest 14" Length This is a U. S. Navy AW 1 vest style hood, designed to be worn underneath the AL 1 deck jacket, with the fur trimmed hood exposed through the jacket collar. Issued in the early 1950s and produced by Willis & Geiger, the piece features an alpaca lined body, cotton shell, and coyote fur trim. This layered configuration exemplifies the Navys approach to modular cold weather gear, optimizing warmth and protection while