Rare Vintage Chocolate Wool + Shearling Cropped Union-Made Sport Jacket, Circa 1930s
Rare Vintage Chocolate Wool + Shearling Cropped Union-Made Sport Jacket, Circa 1930s
Rare Vintage Chocolate Wool + Shearling Cropped Union-Made Sport Jacket, Circa 1930s. An exemplary piece showcasing the best of American apparel manufacturing in the height of the 30s. Expertly tailored cropped silhouette with raglan sleeves cut from 100% wool, lined in natural shearing with fleece-lined pockets and inner sleeves. Lending a super cozy fit for the wearer. The deep brown wool is offset with marigold cotton piping along the collar, flap pockets and sleeve cuffs. Features two button down flap pockets above the hips. Outfitted with Art Deco-era brass Talon zippers along the center front and chest pockets and a leather hang loop on the inside. The backside is tailored with radial pin-tucking along with a cossack-style belted waist (two at each side) for an adjustable fit and design appeal. Unparalleled construction with extreme attention to detail. Complete with 1936 “Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America” union tag in the lower-right pocket. Maker unknown.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, minimal wear commensurate with age and use, shows the slightest signs of wear to outer body with a minor break in the shearling skin on the interior (does not affect stability of the piece)
Specs: General Size - S- XS (snug fit) - Marked size 16
Shoulder to Shoulder: 16”
Sleeve Length: 23 1/2”
Sleeve Opening: 10 1/2” Circumference
Bust: 34”
Waist: 31”
Total Length (High Point of Shoulder to Waist): 22”
Model is 5’9” + Wears a Size 4