An unusual, characterful vintage circa 1930s/1940s 'Burberrys' raincoat or top coat made from a heavier-weight gabardine twill type fabric in variegated salt & pepper dark grey colour. Cut in an easy-fitting slip-on single-breasted style with raglan sleeves, broad notched lapels with removable storm tab which stows inside, fly front, cuff tabs, slash pockets, & kick vent. Part lined with purplish lead-grey rayon twill fabric with 2 inside chest & 1 ticket pockets.
Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.
NB Accessories not included.
Size: suggested Medium Regular, to fit about a 40" chest depending on layers beneath - photographed on a 38" mannequin over a suit jacket.
All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate for circumference (with approx. metric equivalent):
Chest - armpit to armpit: 24 1/2" (62cm)
Shoulder to shoulder - approx: 17 1/2" (44.5cm)
Centre neck to cuff: 35" (89cm)
Armpit to cuff: 17 3/4" (45cm)
Waist: 25 1/2" (65cm)
Back length - base of collar to hem: 43 1/2" (110.5cm)
Condition:
In fairly well-used but still very serviceable condition with signs of wear & a general patina overall - there is darkening/yellowing across the neck/shoulders (visible when looking under the lapels) - wear to some of the high spots & leading edges - wear & repairs to the buttonholes - repairs inside the cuffs - the button is missing from the kick vent - some scattered spots, scuffs & marks. 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.
