Loud tweed overcoat - 1930 - large size

[Two Types]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1930-Bespoke-Savile-Row-Tailored-Large-Loud-Check-Tweed-Overcoat-Ref-INF-/140922879313?pt=UK_Men_s_Vintage_Coats_Jackets&hash=item20cfa87d51

 

[Rudie]

That's a funny size. It's not a 46 as suggested by the seller, but even if it more likely a 42-44, the shoulders are only 18 inches while the sleeves are 30. This is even more than my monkey arms would need, but the shoulders seem very narrow. After all, a coat is supposed to be worn over a suit, isn't it?

 

[herringbonekid]

oddly lacking in side shape (although i know some 20s coats could be very unshaped, and this is not long out of the 20s).

 

[herringbonekid]

Rudie, it's a raglan shoulder so maybe he measured it from where the sleeves hits the collar ?
they certainly don't look like 30 if that is an 18 shoulder (which would have to be an estimate anyway because of the raglan).

 

[Rudie]

Yeah, seems you're right.

 

[herringbonekid]

another interesting coat:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Vint...n_s_Vintage_Coats_Jackets&hash=item4abbbbb31a

single breasteds are far les common from the 40s than double breasteds. they aren't as popular with 30s-40s geeks as they tend to evoke the 50s more. great fabric.

 

[herringbonekid]

the style of lining is also uncommon for a Brit 40s coat.

 

[Two Types]

That coat has been up for sale for months. I think it's lovely.

 

[herringbonekid]

TT, have you seen the film 'Vera Drake' ?
i think it's a really good onscreen depiction of a late 40s - early 50s everyday British look. not glammed up the way most modern period films are. that coat would fit right in with the wardrobe.

 

[Two Types]

I've not seen it.