A vintage mid 1950s Harris Tweed sports jacket in a hard to find larger size, made by 'Burton' (i.e. Montague Burton) from 100% pure wool fabric in an uncommon rustic weave in shades of brown & variegated grey-green. Single breasted 3-button fastening with notched lapels - side vents - quite heavily padded shoulders - fitted waist - welted breast & lower angled, flapped hand & ticket pockets - leather 'football' buttons - fully lined with pale grey rayon twill fabric with 1 chest pocket & a large 'poachers' pocket, sleeves lined in ivory striped rayon. The Harris label bears the 'Applied in accordance' text which I believe came into use in about 1954; the new style Burtons label was introduced around 1955.
NB Accessories not included.
Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.
Size: Suggested 44" Regular to Long - 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: 24" (61cm) Shoulder to shoulder: 19" (48cm) Shoulder to cuff: 25 1/2" (65cm) Armpit to cuff: 18 1/2" (47cm) Waist: 23" (55.5cm) Back length - bottom of collar to hem: 31" (79cm)
Condition: In good to very good condition, with overall signs of wear & use - there is a small repair on the right lapel fold (arrowed) - some seam strain at the hand pocket corners - slight fuzziness at the armpits - the lining has some scuffs, watermarks & stains, particular around the hems & to the sleeve linings. Has been thoroughly steamed & brushed prior to listing but a slight musty storage smell remains.
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.
