Diagonal stripe 40's double-breasted jacket


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  • Diagonal pinstripe 40s double breasted jacket MST9
  • Diagonal pinstripe 40s double breasted jacket MST9
  • Diagonal pinstripe 40s double breasted jacket MST9
  • Diagonal pinstripe 40s double breasted jacket MST9
  • Diagonal pinstripe 40s double breasted jacket MST9
  • Diagonal pinstripe 40s double breasted jacket MST9

Diagonal pinstripe 40's double-breasted jacket MST9

Condition: Very good

Price: $70

Measurements
Chest: measures 42" flat from side seam to side seam, to fit around a 38 to 40" chest
Length: 31"
Shoulder to shoulder: 16.25"
Sleeve length: 25" from the shoulder seam, or men's sleeve 34"
Label: Lytton's Campus Shop

Description
This snappy 1940's double-breasted men's suit jacket has cool, diagonal pinstripes, white on dark chocolate brown wool. A similar jacket from the 1946 Sears catalog is described as a "Popular Hollywood model" with "Plenty of zip, dash and dressy smartness . . . with full chest, broad shoulders, rolling peak lapels, piped lower pockets." The jacket most likely had matching, pleated pants in the past, but it's a great jacket all by itself. The squared shoulders are padded for the film noir gangster look, and the ventless back is classic 1940s. The jacket is partially lined with dark green rayon, and the white sleeve linings have yellowed under the arms. The only other issue is an ink spot on the inner pocket and green lining fabric, which is not seen from the front side at all. The jacket is in very good condition.