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!
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