A slightly scruffy vintage early 1950s sports or hacking jacket, made by 'Swallow Sports Wear' from Harris Tweed in the desirable marled gingery brown shade properly called 'crotal' - on my screen the close ups show it most accurately. Single breasted 3-button fastening with fairly wide lapels - side vents - medium padded shoulders - fitted or suppressed waist - slightly longer semi-equestrian style body - welted breast & lower flapped hand & ticket pockets - leather 'football' buttons - lined in coppery brown rayon twill with ivory sleeve linings - 1 inside chest pocket . Marked as Harris on the wonderful main label, no other labels present.
Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.
Size: Suggested 38 Regular Photographed on a 38" mannequin. All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate for circumference (with approx. metric equivalent):
Jacket Chest - armpit to armpit: 21" (53.3cm) Shoulder to shoulder: 18 1/2" (47cm) Shoulder to cuff: 25" (63.5cm) Armpit to cuff: 18 1/2" (47cm) Waist: 19" (48cm) Back length - bottom of collar to hem: 30 7/8" (78.5cm)
Condition: In well-used condition, more suited to country rambles or gardening rather than Sunday best- there is evident wear throughout - externally, a number of small holes, scuffs & snags scattered overall - some seam strain at the armpit areas - some small faint old paint marks - the buttons are a mismatched set - internally, wear, small holes & watermarks to the lining - wear & repairs to the armpits - marks & a hole to the sleeve liners - fraying to the hanging loop. Has been thoroughly steamed & brushed prior to listing.
I have a no returns policy - please check the above measurements and compare to a similar garment of your own before buying - no refund offered for items that don’t fit.
