Nutria Fur Coat – Rinnell Furs, c.1930s–40s32"Back Neck to Sleeve 18" Chest 41" Length Likely dating to the 1930s40s. A fur coat believed to be made from nutria, a material widely used in American fur garments of this era, especially in the Midwest. The long, slightly coarse pile gives it weight and presence, while the sleeves are set at a strong forward angle, creating a dramatic, almost sculptural silhouette. A strong example of the wide, generous sleeves seen in heavy outerwear from the