A slightly shabby vintage 1940s/1950s 'Selgard' raincoat or trench coat made from proofed wool gabardine fabric in a taupe colour. Cut in a classic double-breasted style, it has quite heavily padded shoulders, cuff tabs, slash pockets through to inner patch pocket bags, kick vent, & matching belt with leather covered buckle. Fully lined with bronze satiny rayon fabric with an inside ticket pocket.
Accessories not included.
Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.
Size: Suggested 42" Regular depending on whether a suit jacket is worn beneath.
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):
Chest - armpit to armpit: 25" (63.5cm)
Shoulder to shoulder.: 18 1/2" (47cm)
Shoulder to cuff: 26" (66cm)
Armpit to cuff: 18 1/2" (47cm)
Waist: 25 1/2" (65cm)
Back length - base of collar to hem: 47" (119cm)
Condition:
In fair condition with some flaws & signs of wear overall - there is a general patina & scattered marks here & there - several small moth surface nibbles & holes, most noticeably on both cuffs, towards the lower left front hem, on the upper left sleeve & back left shoulder, on the lower back left hem (see close ups) - some grubbiness around the cuffs - a faded/slightly bleached patch on the right sleeve - the lining has some scuffs, marks, staining & discolouration, mostly across the shoulders & the lower sleeves - the left pocket bag has come loose at the top left corner. Has been thoroughly steamed 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.
