Description: Vintage Late 1940s 1950s Shadow Checked Tweed Wool Overcoat Gray (size 40 Reg ) Art Deco MCM Rockabilly Retro Mad Men Up for sale is this classic gray wool tweed overcoat (40 Reg). It is made of soft mid-weight wool cloth in a shadow checked weave. It is cut in a 1940s / 1950s sack style with a four button closure, lightly padded shoulders, full lining, and a single rear vent. It has an extra button sewn on the inside of the coat. This may be vintage. but it is very sturdy and should stand lots of wear. The perfect coat for looking classy in cold weather. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No holes, no stains, no wear. One minor mend on the front of the coat which is almost impossible to see except on close inspection - see photos. Only lightly used A well-preserved coat from the late 1940s or 1950s. Clean and sharp. From a smoke-free home. Maker: Unbranded Union made in U.S.A. (union label is 1949 -1961 series) The cut of this coat is one popular in the 1940s and 50s. Material: No markings, but looks and feels like wool. Marked: No markings. Measures to a 40 Reg. Overcoats were worn loose to accommodate a suit jacket underneath. Since size markings may differ from maker to maker, Please check measurements to your own well-fitting jacket / coat All measurements taken flat:Chest (arm pit to arm pit): 23" double is 46, the deduction for an overcoat is about 6 , making it a 40Waist (across middle button) 23"Sleeve (from shoulder edge seam to cuff): 26.5" with a 2" hem Shoulder (back seam to seam): 18.5" Length (from bottom of back collar to hem): 44.5" A note on grading: Mint: Perfect; like brand new Excellent: Looks nearly perfect; no visible flaws; almost new condition Very Good: Only a few minor flaws which are not visible or have no effect on the look of the garment Good: Multiple minor flaws, but may not be very noticeable, the garment is still wearable, but may need minor repairPoor: only good for pattern or display. A few words on sizing: Since many items aren't marked, I go by measurements to determine size. Also be aware that sometimes an item is marked, but it doesn't match the measurements. No returns policy: I carefully inspect each garment and report any flaws to prospective buyers. I will not accept any returns simply because the buyer failed to read the description or look at the pictures. By reading this you accept the personal responsibility to purchase the item with this disclaimer in mind. If you have a problem, please contact me right me right away. Smoke Free All payments must be received within 24 hours No International Shipping No Returns; All sales final, but if you have a problem with your order, please contact me. Ships within 24 hours of payment I reserve the right to cancel bids from buyers with very low feedback scores. Please ask questions, if you have any, before bidding /buying Thanks for looking!Item #644500
Price: 70 USD
Location: Hellertown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-19T03:22:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Sleeve Length: 26.5"
Chest Size: 40 in
Occasion: Outdoor
Decade: 1950s
Color: Gray
Material: Tweed
Modified Item: No
Brand: Amalgamated Clothing
Size Type: Regular
Original/Reproduction: Original
Look: Art Deco
Shoulder to Shoulder: 18.5"
Size (Men's): 40
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Shoulder to Hem: 44.5"