
Wartime / Utility Fashion · 1940s · American
Designer
H Bar C
Production
ready-to-wear
Material
wool
Culture
American
Influences
western wear tradition · 1940s structured tailoring
A tailored western-style suit jacket in medium brown wool featuring distinctive decorative elements characteristic of American western wear. The jacket displays a classic single-breasted construction with notched lapels and a structured shoulder line typical of 1940s menswear. Multiple triangular or arrow-shaped decorative details are positioned along the front panels, likely achieved through contrasting fabric appliqué or embroidery. The garment maintains the formal tailoring standards of mid-century suiting while incorporating the ornamental vocabulary of western American fashion. Two flap pockets are positioned at the waist level, and the overall silhouette reflects the broader-shouldered aesthetic prevalent during the wartime period.
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