Relining the 1920's coat

One of my projects at the moment is working with David to reline an amazing 1920's naval coat.  We know that the coat belonged to a Mr. C.H. Dickens and that he got it in 1921 at Officer's Uniform Shop at the Brooklyn Naval Yard.  Here's what it says in the coat:

It's an amazing wool peacoat and the outside fabric is in remarkable condition for being 89 years old:

The collar buttons up very high so that if you are wearing a hat you will be completely covered except for the eye area.  It is made of a very warm wool.  Here's a view from the back:

Another amazing feature is that it has a sword pocket on the side of the coat.  We found a picture of a Naval Officer wearing the exact same coat:

The coat is in great condition EXCEPT for the lining--it's shredded, torn and falling out:

Here's a picture of the workmanship inside the coat lining for the inner pocket:

 

So the goal for January is to get this coat back in tip-top wearable shape by relining it, mending the pockets and putting new buttons on it.  It's definitely cold enough here to need it!