Thick, heavyweight, coarse homespun wool in deep mindight blue tone. The coat is lined with navy cotton and has a thick, warm insulating interlayer
The coat is heavy worn, with areas of more pronounced wear and thinning, holeas and fading. Overall, however, it is still wearable
A heavily insulated winter coat with a double-breasted front and wide notched lapels, this garment is a striking example of 1940s fashion and the harsh everyday rural living conditions of the period