SWEDISH 1930S BROWN DOUBLE BREASTED NAPPA GOATSKIN JACKET. SIZE CA EU 48
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DESCRIPTION
This leather jacket has no labels whatsoever, yet several conclusions can be drawn from studying it closely. It is, in all likelihood, of Swedish origin, probably produced sometime during the 1930s in the Malung area - a small town in the province of Dalarna, in central Sweden. The colour is dark brown, and it appears to be made from goatskin nappa. The leather is exceptionally soft and fine in character. The cut is quite long - almost a hybrid between a jacket and a coat.
The jacket is double-breasted, fastening with three rows of buttons, plus an additional top button that allows it to be fastened all the way up to the collar. The buttons are covered in leather, and it has horizontal front pockets with flaps. Each lapel features a buttonhole. The back is straight and closed - it lacks a vent. Inside, the jacket is fully lined with a brown herringbone-patterned wool fabric. There is an inner pocket on the right-hand side, and at the sleeve ends of the lining there are elastic cuffs, designed to prevent dirt and moisture from entering the sleeves.
As for condition, it is exceptionally good. The leather is very soft and supple - practically as new. The only flaw worth mentioning is two small holes in the leather at the ends of the sleeves, most likely the remains of some kind of tag or label. This does not affect the overall impression and would only be noticed upon close inspection. Please study the photographs carefully to form your own opinion of the condition.
SIZE
In terms of size, it corresponds to a modern EU 48 (UK/US 38). Please scroll down for the exact measurements.
| COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION | MATERIAL |
| Sweden | Goatskin nappa |
MEASUREMENTS
Chest (A) : 55 cm
Waist (B) : 54 cm
Sleeves (C) : 62 cm
Shoulders (D) : 50 cm
Total length (E) : 93 cm (89 cm measured from neck seam)
Sweden had a prominent leather industry during the first half of the 20th century, largely concentrated in Malung, in the province of Dalarna. Some of that heritage can be found here with us in the form of leather jackets in various styles, often made from goatskin. The high level of craftsmanship and the quality of the leather are distinctive features of garments from this period.
