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Antique 1800s French workwear jacket - 1900s herringbone linen - military bourgeron - hand repaired - 34” chest

Antique 1800s French workwear jacket - 1900s herringbone linen - military bourgeron - hand repaired - 34” chest

Regular price £240.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £240.00 GBP
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A French herringbone linen bourgeron jacket, dating from the late 1800s or early 1900s. Noted flaws - uneven faded colour throughout, hand repairs throughout, particularly at the lower centre front and cuff areas, various ingrained marks throughout, the buttons appear to be either replacements or have been moved at some point, the pockets have been moved by a previous owner, surface clicks and frays throughout, missing the original pocket buttons - please see photos. Beautifully made, excellent quality, freshly laundered, beautifully supple herringbone linen fabric, beautiful original hand repairs, texture and fading, finely spotted indigo facing under the collar, smaller size, please compare the measurements provided with an item of your own to ensure a good fit.

Measurements taken lying flat -

Pit to pit - 17" (34" doubled)
Collar - 16”
Shoulders - 13.5"
Arms - 20”
Length - 25”

Please check your measurements carefully!

Sizing

Measurements for each item are within the listing. Items are laid flat and measurements taken in inches. Please compare the measurements provided with a similar item of your own to ensure a good fit.

Perceptions of sizing such as 'small', 'medium' or 'large' can differ from person to person and between brands - please go by the measurements provided.

If you need any further, specific or clarification on measurements, please ask before purchasing and I'll be happy to help. I don't know whether an item will fit you or not - I've probably never met you! It is your responsibility to check that the measurements are right for you.

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Worldwide Postage

I gladly send items worldwide, unfortunately, for the time being, I’m unable to send items to Europe due to GPSR regulations.

I’m working on returning to selling to Europe as soon as possible!

Customers are responsible for any customs fees.

European Postage

For the time being, I’m unable to send items to Europe due to GPSR regulations. I’m working on returning to selling to Europe as soon as possible!

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