1940s–1950s | Unbranded | Mackinaw Wool Coat | Buffalo Plaid – L

Description:

Item:
A heavyweight mid-century Mackinaw wool coat in classic red and black buffalo plaid. Traditional double-layer front construction with large utility pockets, button closure and a broad collar designed for serious cold weather protection. Built as a true working coat rather than a fashion piece, offering exceptional warmth, structure and durability.

Era:
1940s–1950s

Brand:
Unbranded

Condition:
Very good vintage condition. The wool remains thick, dense and warm with strong colour throughout. Light, even wear consistent with age, with no thinning, holes or structural issues noted. Honest use that adds character and is exactly what people look for in proper early American workwear.

Provenance Note:
This is a true Mackinaw-style coat from the golden age of American workwear, when garments were designed to survive forestry, rail, ranch and industrial environments. Long before branding became the focus, construction and material quality defined value. Pieces like this represent the purest form of functional design: uncompromising, practical and built to last decades. Today they stand among the most iconic and sought-after forms of vintage outerwear, offering authenticity, warmth and timeless presence that modern production simply cannot reproduce.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: L                                                                                                        

Shoulder to shoulder: 18"

Pit to pit: 22"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 16"

Under collar to lower back: 28"

Condition Notes:

Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a story, and we cannot guarantee any item will be totally free of marks / damage but anything we think of note will be mentioned. Furthermore, a lot of vintage items gain character because of wear and tear. Buying a true vintage item is not the same as buying new and is not to be confused with second-hand clothing.

We have also tried to accurately depict each garment using a photography setup with over 90% true to life accuracy. 

We do not take photos of inside the garment.

Sizing Notes:

Please take the time to measure up yourself and match to the measurements noted, the way you want the item to fit. We are only a micro business and unable to cover the costs of returns.

Buying true vintage clothing:

When buying true vintage clothing, you are buying a piece of clothing as an investment. We believe most of our true vintage items will hold or increase in value in years to come. We hope you will cherish your purchase.

Returns:

We are a micro business and sadly cannot cover the cost of returns.

We accept refunds within 14 days of the item arriving with you if you are in the UK and 30 days for Europe and International.

This means the returns must be back with us within those 14 days in the UK and within 30 days for Europe and International items.

Please see our returns policy page for full information.