1960s | American Workwear | Buffalo Plaid Wool Jacket - M/L

Description:

Item: Heavy wool buffalo plaid jacket in classic red and black check, cut in a robust mid-century utilitarian silhouette with zip-front closure, chest pockets, and buttoned cuffs. Dense outerwear-weight wool with a substantial handle, designed for cold-weather labour and long hours outdoors. The surface shows clear signs of prolonged use, giving the jacket depth and presence rather than uniformity.

Era: 1960s

Brand: Unbranded / American workwear

Condition: Well-worn vintage condition with visible softening to the wool, surface wear, and minor imperfections consistent with age and genuine use. The fabric remains structurally sound overall, with wear adding character and authenticity rather than detracting from wearability.

Provenance Note:
This jacket has the unmistakable feel of something that was relied upon rather than rotated. The settled wool, eased structure, and worn-in surface are the result of years spent doing its job, not careful preservation. Jackets like this were worn daily, zipped up against the cold, and kept going for as long as the cloth would allow. What survives here is the working surface intact — a quiet, honest record of labour pressed into the fabric over time.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: M/L                                                                                                        

Shoulder to shoulder: 19"

Pit to pit: 22"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 17"

Under collar to lower back: 27"

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:

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Returns:

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