{"product_id":"vintage-1980s-mens-black-wool-double-breasted-overcoat-cardinal","title":"Vintage 1980s Men's Black Wool Double Breasted Overcoat Cardinal Montreal Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage men's black wool overcoat by \u003cb\u003eCardinal of Montreal\u003c\/b\u003e, dating most likely to the 1980s. Made in Canada from 100% wool, the coat features a classic double-breasted design with a long, generously proportioned silhouette and substantial tailoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coat has structured, padded shoulders, broad peaked lapels and a double-breasted front with six black buttons arranged in two vertical rows, two of which fasten the coat. The wide lapels and relatively full cut are characteristic of men's overcoats of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA welted breast pocket is positioned on the left chest, while two horizontal flap pockets are located at hip level. The long sleeves are finished with four small decorative buttons at each cuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back is simply tailored with a centre seam and a long centre vent for ease of movement. At 46 1\/2 inches in length, the coat provides substantial coverage, extending to approximately mid-calf depending on the wearer's height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer fabric is 100% wool in a solid black colour, with a dense, smooth, finely brushed surface. The interior is fully lined in black acetate satin-finish fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coat was manufactured by \u003cb\u003eCardinal of Montreal\u003c\/b\u003e, a Canadian outerwear manufacturer established in 1938 and known for producing quality men's overcoats and topcoats, including garments made from cashmere and fine wool fabrics. Cardinal outerwear was sold through upscale department stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original label identifies the coat as \u003cb\u003eDB Town, size 42S\u003c\/b\u003e, with a 100% wool outer shell and 100% acetate lining. A separate bilingual Canadian manufacturing label bears the \u003cb\u003eACTWU\/TAVT union designation\u003c\/b\u003e, associated with the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union, which operated from 1976 to 1995. The label also carries Canadian textile identification number \u003cb\u003eCA 00292\u003c\/b\u003e, assigned to Cardinal of Montreal, along with RN 83065.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe union label, styling and construction suggest a production date during the 1980s, although an early 1990s date is also possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Cardinal of Montreal – DB Town\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% wool outer shell; 100% acetate lining\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003e Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabelled size:\u003c\/b\u003e 42 Short (42S)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulders: 21\" across, seam to seam\u003cbr\u003eSleeves: 25\" from shoulder seam\u003cbr\u003eSleeve inseam: 15 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eChest: 48\" around, measured under the arms\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 46\" around\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 46 1\/2\" measured at the back from the neck seam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e In very good condition with no pronounced wear, tears, soiling, staining or odour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a well made overcoat - Cardinal is known for quality and carried at upscale department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale’s.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eClassic style….\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68028433334377,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Cardinal-DB-Town-Overcoat.jpg?v=1794355258","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/fr\/products\/vintage-1980s-mens-black-wool-double-breasted-overcoat-cardinal","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}