This is a men’s 1950s wool overcoat.  This 1950s wool overcoat has high set medium width notched lapels and padded shoulders.  It has a three button front and has a large flapped patch pocket at either side as well a 15” centre kick vent at the bottom back.  The sleeves are finished with turned half cuffs, each with a button.  The coat is half lined in blue satin fabric.      

Label: Hand Shaped Clothes by Grover’s Montreal.  Grover’s was a Montreal based manufacturer founded in 1925 that also had a chain of retail clothing stores for men that was popular during the 60s and 70s.

Fabric:  This 1950s wool overcoat is made of thick wool, definitely conceived for Canadian winters.  The wool is woven in thin black and grey stripes with blue cross threading - the overall effect is a bluish grey colour

Sizing: No size is indicated on this 1950s wool overcoat, but this will fit a medium to large size, probably a US 40, maybe 42 depending on preference for fit and whether you will wear a jacket underneath - please rely on the following measurements for fit, taken from the exterior (please take the thickness of the wool into consideration):

Shoulders: 18 1/2” across shoulder seam-to-seam 

Sleeves: 26” from shoulder seam

Sleeve Inseam: 16 3/4” long

Chest: 46” around

Waist: 45” around

Hips:  47” around

Overall length: 45", measured from the back neck seam to the hemline

Condition:  This 1950s wool overcoat is in very good condition - no pronounced wear, tear, soiling or odour - the only wear noted is a bit to the top two buttonholes, pretty minor (see close-up photo).  This has been well cared for and stored over the years.  

This is a wonderful 1950s wool overcoat - quality fabric, nicely tailored!