They do have a small section of elastic at the back which is exactly how they used to be made and means you can actually raise your arms

Back length from nape 27in

as they are quite short and button right through

This is genuine vintage Jubilee cotton/wool from Liberty of London

Flat measurements of garment:

Grey Brown Twist Late Victorian Coat (JA1880-333) Colour:Grey Brown twist They do have a smallWe are delighted to be able to offer this extremely useful C19th coat. This is a direct copy of an original Victorian Coachman's coat. It has a waist seam with functioning external pockets and inside we have retained the very large lower pockets along with a top jetted one. The sleeves are wide and the shoulders slope at exactly the right angle, having no C20th pads. The back has a particularly distinctive cut with correct seaming and central vent in