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WONDERFUL VINTAGE 1950s 3/2 SACK JACKET-
-CUT FROM FORSTMANN NAILHEAD FABRIC!
-CUT FROM FORSTMANN NAILHEAD FABRIC!
c. 46, 48R. Measurements:
Chest: 24 1/4
Sleeve: 24 3/4 (+3/4)
Shoulder: 19 1/4
Length: 30 1/4
This is wonderful--a beautiful early to mid 1960s 3/2 sack jacket made from Forstmann fabric, in a rare larger size, in excellent condition! If this is your size, grab it, as it is unlikely to last long!
This jacket is cut from a beautiful wool cloth that's utterly mid-century--a subdued nailhead pattern in petrol blue and jet black, giving it an intriguing appearance at a distance, and a spectacular one close-up. The fabric was made by Fortsmann, which was founded in 1904 by German immigrants. It quickly gained a reputation as producing very high quality cloth, and the Forstmann label on a jacket was a sign of exceptional quality.
This jacket was made by Hart, Shaffner, and Marx for Hughes & Hatcher of Detroit. Hughes & Hatcher was founded in 1910, and in its day was the most prestigious store in Detroit--then a thriving, wealthy, stylish city.
Alas, Hughes & Hatcher closed in 1982... and its landmark store was demolished in 2004.
This jacket has thus fared much better than the store that sold it!
This jacket's cut and construction do full justice to the fabric from which it is cut. Made by Hart, Shaffner, and Marx for Hughes & Hatcher, this is a classic 3/2 sack with a lovely fluid lapel roll this features two flapped, patch pockets with beautifully curved lapped seams.
It has a single center vent--shallow, as is period-appropriate--and beautifully period-correct lapels. The jacket is half-canvassed and half-lined. Although the jacket is a classic 3/2 sack the shoulders are not as natural as Ivy Style dictates, instead having about the same amount of unobtrusive padding as current jackets from Brooks.
This jacket has two-button cuffs--and the buttons are wonderful! All original to the jacket, they are the colour of polished silver and have a wonderful mid-century pattern of etched concentric circles.
This could use a dry clean as it's rather rumpled from storage, but would then be in excellent condition. So, currently in Very Good/Excellent condition!
It was, of course, Union Made in the USA.
Asking just $29, or offer, boxed, shipped, and insured in the USA.
