1950s | American Workwear | Buffalo Plaid Wool Jacket - L

Description:

Item: Heavy wool buffalo plaid jacket in classic red and black check, cut in a traditional mid-century utilitarian silhouette with snap-front closure and chest pockets. Dense wool cloth with a substantial handle, built for cold-weather labour and outdoor use. The surface shows long-term wear consistent with genuine working life.

Era: 1950s

Brand: Unbranded / American workwear

Condition: Well-worn vintage condition with visible signs of use, including small holes, surface wear, and softening to the wool throughout. Wear is consistent with age and real-world use and does not detract from wearability. The fabric remains structurally sound overall, with honest wear that adds depth and character.

Provenance Note:
This jacket has earned its condition through years of real use. The softened wool, minor holes, and settled structure are the natural outcome of a garment worn hard and kept going rather than retired early. Pieces like this were relied upon for warmth and durability, patched or accepted as-is, and valued for function above all else. What survives here is the working surface itself — a direct record of labour and repetition pressed into the cloth. The appeal lies in that honesty, where wear is not hidden or disguised but carried openly as proof of purpose.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: L                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 19"

Pit to pit: 25"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 19"

Under collar to lower back: 29"

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.

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