Men's Large Cashmere Coat - Handsome 1950s Black Mens Overcoat - 50s Classic Tailored Winter Outerwear - Sharkskin Style Lining - Chest 46

A luxurious black cashmere coat for a mid-century gent's closet, tailored with classic details and hand-finishing. This 1950s men's overcoat has a notched lapel, waist flap pockets, and pick-stitched cuffs with a center back vent. It's a handsome classic coat, fully lined in a terrific scarlet & black striped satin with changeable effects, similar to 50s sharkskin. Made in the late 50s to early 60s.

Men's Size
Large

Measurements
Chest 46, Waist 42, Hip 44; Shoulder to Shoulder 19, Sleeve Length 26, Neck to Hem 41.5 Inches

Era
1950s

Label
" 100% Cashmere " and " TAILORED EXCLUSIVE FOR / Gimbels / MEN'S STORE " at inside lining

Materials
Matte black cashmere suiting in a medium-heavy weight with a flannel-like surface, scarlet red & black vertically striped synthetic satin lining with a dramatic changeable effect to the coloration

Closure
Three black & pale gray faux tortoiseshell plastic buttons at center front, with expertly hand-sewn buttonholes

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Exceptionally nice inside and out, looks and feels barely worn at most, no flaws

Washing Instructions
Dry clean

Please note: All measurements chest - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add two inches at the chest - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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