French Worker Herringbone Chore Jacket from the early to mid 1980s. The jacket is a classic bleu de travail (worker's blue) originally popularised in late 19th-century France for railroad workers, labourers and farmers. Its brilliant cobalt blue tone was purposefully used to mask oil, grease, and soot stains on the job.
- Crafted from 100% herringbone twill
- Classic pointed collar
- Small chest patch pocket
- Two large patch pockets near hem
- Full button closure
- Reinforced stitching
- Straight cut hem
- Condition rating 3/5 - Great vintage condition, has faded with age, few nicks and scuffs to fabric as expected
- Pit to Pit Measurement - 22 Inches
- Shoulder to Hem Measurement - 26 Inches
Condition
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