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Vintage French black moleskin chore jacket - 1950s darned workwear - faded repaired patched - 43” chest

Vintage French black moleskin chore jacket - 1950s darned workwear - faded repaired patched - 43” chest

Regular price £280.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £280.00 GBP
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A French black moleskin work jacket, dating from the 1950s. Noted flaws - uneven colour fading throughout, some wear at the collar fold, frayed wear and machine repairs at the placket, cuff areas, pockets and hem, patched repair at the right cuff, mismatched buttons, patched repair at the left pocket base, frays and hand repairs at the right pocket base, small frayed holes at the right elbow and centre back - please see photos. Freshly laundered, great fading, soft, thick moleskin, single chest pocket, two hand pockets, suitable for men or women.

Measurements taken lying flat -

Pit to pit - 21.5” (43” doubled)
Shoulders - 18.5”
Arms - 23.5”
Length - 27.5”

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

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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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