1950s Vintage Squirrel Fur Jacket P. Leclerc Fourrures Quebec Short Coat

This is a vintage squirrel fur jacket by P. Leclerc Fourrures, a Quebec furrier located on St-Joachim Street in Québec City. The jacket features padded shoulders, a wide shawl-style collar, fur hook closure for closing the neck, and turned-back cuffs. The cut and construction suggest a 1950s dating.

Squirrel fur was widely used in North American fur garments of this period. In the fur trade, red squirrel pelts were sourced from Eastern Europe and Russia - the Red Squirrel is different from North American squirrels, and the fur is prized for its softness and robust quality.

The interior is fully lined in a brown satin jacquard with a small floral motif, and retains the original P. Leclerc Fourrures, Québec maker’s label.

Size:  No size is indicated and although this should fit a medium size, please rely on the following measurements, taken flat, for fit:

Shoulders: 18 inches across, seam to seam

Sleeves: 21 1/2 inches from shoulder seam

Sleeve inseam: 16 inches

Chest: 43 inches around

Waist: 43 inches around

Overall length: 21 1/2 inches

Please compare measurements to a similar garment for best fit.

Condition: In very good condition. The fur remains supple with good sheen and no pronounced wear or odour.  Squirrel is actually quite a robust fur and should last for years with proper care.

This is a very nice vintage squirrel fur jacket - attractive fur and style!