Congress Sportswear belt back mackinaw coat

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This vintage coat was made in the late 1930s by Congress Sportswear by Hudson’s Sports Store of Detroit, Michigan. It is made of red and black plaid mackinaw cloth, with a classic double breasted cut, with a belted back, flapped cargo pockets and handwarmer pockets on the chest. As was typical of 1930s mackinaws, this one is unlined.

Chest (pit to pit): 22″
Shoulder to shoulder: 17″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 24-1/4″
Length (base of collar to hem): 31″

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