Offered here is an authentic early 20th-century men’s tailored jacket, dating to approximately the 1920s–early 1930s. This is a beautifully constructed, longer-length coat that bridges the transition between 19th-century frock coats and modern suit jackets.

The jacket features a fitted waist, flared skirt, and distinctive back waist seam with decorative buttons and rear vent, hallmarks of high-quality tailoring from the interwar period. The silhouette, button stance, and natural shoulder construction are all consistent with pre-WWII menswear.

Crafted from black wool (likely serge or twill) with a matte finish, the coat has a refined, understated look that would have been appropriate for professional or formal day wear. Inside, it retains period striped cotton pocketing, a detail commonly found in bespoke or high-end garments of this era. There is also an inner breast pocket.

This piece shows honest age-appropriate wear but remains structurally sound, with no major holes or moth damage observed. It presents very well and would be ideal for:

• Vintage menswear collectors

• Costume or film wardrobe use

• Theater, reenactment, or display

• Styling or archival reference

No maker’s label is present, which is not uncommon for tailor-made garments of this period.

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Details

• Era: circa 1920s–early 1930s

• Material: Black wool

• Style: Frock-style / early lounge coat

• Closure: Button front

• Back: Waist seam, decorative buttons, rear vent

• Lining: Partial lining with striped cotton pocketing

• Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age

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Condition

Really remarkable condition for its age. No moth holes no stains no fabric stretching. The lining is also in excellent condition. The bottom button is loose but can easily be sewn tight.

Measurements

I wear a 38 Regular coat and this fits me perfectly.

Shoulder seam to shoulder seam: 17”

Arm length 24.5”

Message me if you need any other measurements.

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This is a genuine early 20th-century garment, not a reproduction. A rare and increasingly hard-to-find example of classic men’s tailoring from a pivotal era in fashion history.

Feel free to message with any questions or requests for additional measurements or photos.