Magnificent and Rare Genuine Vintage 1920s-1930s-1940s Unstructured Unlined Wool Twill Rowing Boating Ivy League School Collegiate Blazer Jacket in Black with Contrast Princeton Orange Grosgrain Trim, Embroidered “BCR” Monogram Insignia, Owner Name Tag “Ian Mansarrat,” Patch Pockets | Size 38R Small | Narrow Shoulder Measurement | Made in North America | Graduation 2024
Details:
* Garment type: Rowing blazer, boating blazer, school blazer, college blazer, sports jacket
* Garment manufacturer: Unknown
* Garment retailer: Unknown
* Country of manufacture: USA or Canada (North America)
* Decade: 1920s, 20s, Twenties, Nineteen-Twenties; 1930s, 30s, Thirties, Nineteen-Thirties; 1940s, 40s, Forties, Nineteen-Forties
* Materials: Soft light to medium weight wool twill fabric, grosgrain trim, cotton embroidery
* Colorway: Rich black and vermillion-tinged Princeton orange
* Style / look: Rowing, Regatta, Boating, Ivy League, Collegiate, Scholastic, Collegian, Sporty, Preppy, Prep School, Golden Age of Menswear, Apparel Arts, Dandy, Dapper
* Size: 38 R (estimated; no size label; please see actual measurements below)
* Lapels: Notch/notched lapels trimmed in ½” orangegrosgrain
* Cuffs: Buttonless cuffs with ½” orange grosgrain trim 2 ½” above cuff edge
* Closure: Two-button front closure
* Buttons: Two (2) black 28L (18 mm) four-hole rimmed celluloid buttons at front, both original
* Vents: Ventless
* Pockets:
— Curved patch hip pockets trimmed in ½” orange grosgrain
— Curved left outbreast patch pocket trimmed in ½”orange grosgrain and emblazoned with striking embroidered “BCR” (BritishColumbia Rowing? Brooklyn College Rowing?) monogram/insignia
* Labels:
— 1 ¾” sewn-in woven name tag at nape in off-white with owner’s name in red: “IAN MANSARRAT”
— 2 ¼” blank/faded white label along left inner waistband
* Braided cotton hang loop below name tag at nape
* Looped ½” inner waistbands at sides
* Durable flat felled seams throughout
* Bound inner shoulder seams
* Unlined
* Unstructured
* No inner pockets
* Impeccable classic Ivy League tailoring
* Stunningly handsome color combination
* Comfortable
* Wearable year-round
* Splendid graduation gift
* Unisex, gender-neutral, non-binary
* Garment care: Dry cleaning advised; hand-steamable
* 100% authentic circa 1920s-1940s rowing blazer tailored to exacting standards during the Golden Age of the needle trades inNorth America
* NOT REPRO
* NOT NEW
Measurements (in inches):
* Chest: 38
* Chest pit to pit (laid flat): 19
* Sleeve length from shoulder seam: 23 ½
* Sleeve length from pit: 17
* Sleeve length from nape: 32 ½
* Shoulder width (shoulder seam to shoulder seam): 15 ½
* Waist (laid flat): 18 ½
* Hip pocket width: 6 ½
* Hip pocket length/depth: 6 ½
* Outbreast pocket width: 4 ¾
* Outbreast pocket length/depth: 4 ¾
* Length from collar seam: 26 ½
* Total length: 28
Note on fit: This blazer would suit best a human of average height and slender build (approximately 5 ft., 7-10 in. tall, and weighing in at 110-140 lbs.), with shoulders on the narrower side. Please be guided by the measurements noted above, as well as all photos provided, to ensure a desirable fit. No returns will be granted based on fit unless the measurements are shown to be vastly inaccurate — a highly unlikely eventuality.
Condition:
* In outstanding shape for octogenarian/nonagenarian/centenarian garment
* Small period mend near outbreast patch pocket (seePhoto 7)
* Very slight rubbing and discoloration on grosgrain trim in spots
* Small, hardly noticeable tear at left cuff
* A couple infinitesimal pinholes only evident upon close scrutiny
* Otherwise rather flawless
* Original buttons present and undamaged
* Buttonholes unperturbed
* Seams solid throughout
* Decoration (embroidered monogram/insignia) nearly perfect
* Name tag fully intact and legible
* No detectable staining or fading of wool fabric; black remains rich and deep
* No odors or other afflictions
* Garment has been professionally eco dry cleaned and is ready to wear
Comments: Rowing blazers of the 1920s-1940s in wearable condition and viable sizes are becoming increasingly scarce. Scull off with this one before it skims into the void.
Please closely review all photos provided.
Inquiries and offers welcome.
Price: $575