{Vintage} 1930s-40s Hoxton Jr. Front Quarter Horsehide & Sheepskin Barnstormer Leather Coat (Sz. 38)
“Here is a real, honest he-man’s coat! A coat as warm as the breath of May-and as tough as Old Man Winter himself! It’s a coat for action—there's room in it, plenty of freedom for arms, and elbows, and shoulders. You can keep right up with the best of them in this coat, or you can stand back and boss the job and not get cold. Slip into it, snuggle into the warm layer of fleece, turn the big fleece collar up about your ears—then step right out into the teeth of a whistling, snarling, biting cold Nor’wester! Man! You won’t part with the “old sheepskin” after that for twice its price!”
-Sears Roebuck, Fall, 1929
This nearly pristine horsehide coat was originally made for young men but fits a modern size 38. Sold under the Hoxton Jr. line for Dayton Men's Store in Minneapolis, Minnesota, it dates back to the 1930s or 1940s.
Crafted from black, chrome-tanned front quarter horsehide, the leather is both supple and remarkably tough—almost impervious to scuffs.
The sheepskin mouton collar and body lining are in exceptional condition, a rare find given the usual wear from time and storage. Sheepskin often deteriorates from body sweat and poor preservation, but this jacket has been impeccably cared for.
All four pocket bags, the sleeve lining, the reverse side of the removable belt, and the undersides of the bottom pocket flaps are lined with soft, cotton chamois flannel for added comfort. The pocket flaps can also be tucked in, making it easier to reach inside while on the move.
The cuffs have been repaired with a matching fabric that can be removed or replaced if desired. Additionally, the underarm protection pads have been updated with durable microfiber cloth.
-Very good condition
-Genuine front quarter horsehide, chrome tanned
-Sheepskin mouton collar and body lining
-Hockmeyer 'Tweeduroy' corduroy interior facing
-Cotton chamois cloth flannel pocket bags, sleeve lining, belt backing, and under flap lining
-Hidden wool storm cuffs
-Removable belt
-All-original buttons and loops
-Zig-zag stitch detail under collar
-Adjustable sleeve straps
-Ventilation eyelets under armpits
-Made in USA
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Size Chart (in cm.)
Shoulders | Pit-to-Pit | Waist | Sleeve | Length | |
Small | 40 | 96 | 96 | 60.5 | 67 |
Medium | 41.5 | 99 | 99 | 61.5 | 69 |
Large | 43 | 102 | 102 | 62.5 | 71 |
XL | 44.5 | 105 | 105 | 63.6 | 73 |
XXL | 46 | 108 | 108 | 64.5 | 75 |