This is a wonderful 1950s era boys coat made of wool tweed.  The coat is made just like a mens overcoat of the period.  The tweed is made of brown and gray wool with small yellow and black nubs throughout.  The coat has notched lapels, a flapped patch pocket at either side and a half turned cuff with one button at the end of either sleeve.  It has an 8 1/2” kick pleat at the back and is half lined in bronze colored rayon satin.

Age: 1950s

Label: Boys Chum with an illustration of a boy fishing with his dog by his side

Color: Light brownish gray

Fabric:  Wool tweed in a medium weight.  

Sizing: No size is indicated, but this coat should fit about a child’s size 12, maybe a little larger or smaller -  please note the following measurements for fit, but remember that some room is needed to accommodate a jacket or other clothing being worn:

Shoulders:  14” from shoulder/sleeve seam to shoulder/sleeve seam

Sleeves:  19” from the shoulder/sleeve seam

Sleeve inseam:  12 1/2”

Chest:  34” around

Waist: 34” around

Length:  29”, measured flat

Condition:

It is in excellent condition with no wear, tear, holes, stains, odors or wear.  It looks like it saw very little, if any, use.  This is a very robust garment - should last for years if taken care of.

This is a wonderful period coat in great condition, sure to make your little man look very dapper and very cute!