Vintage 50s Charcoal Gray Size 48 Wool Sports Jacket Details:
- a charcoal gray wool suit or sports jacket special ordered for a man in December of 1954
- 2 button closure
- back petal lining partially lined for lighter cool weather and wool isn't a super thick wool but nice quality
- made by Schaeffer Tailoring Co in Cincinnati, Ohio and sold through Rudy Gute in Ashland, Kentucky
- light shoulder padding
- 3 button cuff
- double side vents
- angled chest patch pocket and flap front hip patch pockets along with one inner slit chest pocket, right ticket pocket above hip pocket
- shown in natural light in last image
- shown with shirt and tie not included in purchase
- please base purchase off of actual measurements compared to a similar garment that fits well
Material: wool, synthetic lining
Decade: Made Dec. 1954
Brand/Tags: Rudy Gute, Ashland, KY, Tailored by Schaeffer Tailoring Co., Cincinnati, OH, Special Order, Amalgamated Union Label, Rudy Gute, Charles A. Carpenter, Order Date: Dec. 6, 1954, 69314
Condition: Very Good
- upper back shoulder area of lining has tear on right side and hang loop has worn through and would need replaced if you wanted to hang this from it which i wouldn't recommend
- 3 small darns (two pointed to in images: one on sleeve, one on back neck, one on back not shown but all are quite small)
- has not been cleaned, no odors to note though cleaning recommended as I couldn't fully get the best shape with a steam
Measurements: (taken flat and doubled when needed)
Chest - 51”
Waist - 47" at upper button
Bottom of front hem - 50”
Bicep - 18”
Shoulders - 20.5"
Sleeve - 24.5”
Cuff - 12.5"
Length - 31” top of front shoulder to bottom front hem
Center back length - 30"