Vintage 1950s Striped Blazer Suit Jacket British Worsted M

This is a vintage 1950s striped blazer or suit jacket made in Canada of British worsted wool.  The wool is woven in alternating blue and black vertical stripes.  This vintage 1950s striped blazer has high set narrow width notched lapels, a three button closure and is half lined in a blue satin fabric.  There are flapped pockets at either side as well as a chest pocket.  It has two button cuffs and a 7” centre back vent.  It has squared padded shoulders that emphasize the upper physique due to the jacket tapering down through its body.  This vintage 1950s striped blazer has an ACWA (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) union label that was used between 1949 and 1962 affixed to the inside of the interior pocket.  

Age:  Late 1950s, possibly 1960/61

Fabric label:  Wembley Worsteds Made of Fine Imported Wool Yarns

Retailer’s label:  Fait a la main (hand made) Magazine David 6566 Rue St, Hubert Montreal

Sizing:  There is no size indicated, and although this vintage 1950s striped blazer should fit a medium size (US size 38), please note the following measurements for fit, taking the wider upper style of the jacket into consideration (maybe measure a similar jacket that you may own): 

Shoulders:  17 1/2” across from shoulder/sleeve seam to shoulder/sleeve seam

Sleeves:  24” from the shoulder/sleeve seam

Sleeve Inseam:  16” 

Chest:  42” around, taken under the arms (size is usually 4” less than jacket chest measurement)

Waist:  38” around,

Overall length:  29”, measured flat

Condition:  This vintage 1950s striped blazer is in very good condition with no pronounced wear, tear, stains or odour - it looks to have seen little use and was well stored over the years..

Great vintage 1950s striped blazer - excellent style!