Rockabilly cool! Vintage late 1940s?1950s Vestee men?s boiled wool jacket, made by Hart Manufacturing, Columbus, Ohio. Marked size 40 (M). Vibrant cherry red boiled wool body with leather-trimmed pockets, 3" ribbed knit waistband, and brass Talon zipper closure. Unlined for lightweight wear. A standout Americana piece with strong mid-century styling. Condition: NWT (new with tags), deadstock. Unworn and preserved in pristine condition. Provenance Note: Jackets like this, marketed under the ?Vestee? line by Hart Manufacturing, were a mid-century hybrid between sweater and jacket ? casual, stylish, and popular among young men in the late 40s?50s. The boiled wool body, Talon zipper, leather trim, and union-made construction highlight quality details of the era. Surviving deadstock rockabilly pieces in bold red wool are exceptionally rare and highly collectible. Style Aesthetics: 1950s rockabilly ? Vestee sweater-jacket ? Union Made USA ? Deadstock NWT gem ? Sustainable vintage ? Styling Tips: Wear with cuffed denim and engineer boots for full rockabilly cred. Layer with a white tee for James Dean cool. Perfect display piece for heritage Americana collections. Excellent costuming garment for late 40s?50s era film/TV productions. Measurements (approx., flat): Chest: 22" (44" total) Shoulders: ~18" (vest-style cut) Sleeves: 27" (with cuff rolled out) Length: 24" Approx. Modern Size: Men?s M (40?42) Fit Guide: Best for approx. 5?7??5?10? and 150?170 lbs. Fabric: Boiled wool body · Leather-trimmed pockets · Brass Talon zipper · Ribbed knit waistband (3") · Unlined · Union Made USA Sustainably vintage ? 1950s boiled wool Vestee jacket, not fast fashion. Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for shopping at the Cats Pajamas! CONDITION: All items are sold as is and leave from a smoke-free, pet-free environment. Unless noted, there are no smells or flaws. SHIPPING: We offer 2 day handling normally and can send Express or FedEx as well. We can combine shipping, and if that doesn't work thru the system, put items in a cart and request an invoice. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Please note, you will be responsible for import taxes or other customs fees (if applicable) for your package. We cannot provide inaccurate information to customs officials. Satisfaction GUARANTEED! Miss Kitty knows it is hard to buy items with just our ( sometimes) great photos and a witty description. About Us: The Cats Pajamas has been in operation since 1980 and on-line since 1996. Miss Kitty has built a completely devoted clientele, including clothing designers, film costume designers, and lots of wonderful customers like you! Please, let me know if there are any issues with your order.