{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-french-leather-workwear-jacket-small-38-40","title":"Vintage 1940s French Leather Work Utility Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eFrench leather workwear from the late 1940s reflects a period when civilian garments were shaped by practicality, skilled local manufacture, and materials chosen for endurance rather than fashion. Jackets of this type were produced for daily working life, worn hard, maintained when needed, and valued for how they performed over time. This example sits firmly within that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eThe jacket is cut from mid-weight full-grain goatskin, a leather widely used in French civilian workwear for its balance of strength, flexibility, and resistance to abrasion. Over decades of use, the hide has developed a rich brown tone with a subtle maroon cast, showing natural creasing, light surface abrasions, and settled wear consistent with age. The grain remains tight and even throughout, and the leather retains good suppleness with no areas of weakness or collapse. The patina is honest and evenly distributed, shaped by wear rather than restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eThe design is practical and restrained. A single-breasted front is paired with a stand-high collar for weather protection, while reinforced weather cuffs and lined sleeves reflect its working origins. Two zipped chest pockets and two flapped hand pockets provide secure, functional storage, positioned for use rather than symmetry. A straight rear yoke adds structure across the shoulders, contributing to a balanced, work-ready silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eInside, the jacket retains its original check wool lining, offering warmth and durability. The lining is clean and intact, showing only light, even wear consistent with age. Stitching and seams remain secure throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eThe jacket has been professionally cleaned and conditioned in-house, using methods appropriate for historic goatskin. The aim was preservation and continued wearability rather than cosmetic alteration. The leather has been carefully nourished to restore flexibility, and the zips have been serviced and lubricated, bringing back their original brass tone and ensuring smooth operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003eOverall condition is very good restored vintage. Wear is cosmetic rather than structural, with surface marks and creasing that sit naturally within the grain and contribute to the jacket’s character. It remains a strong, wearable example of postwar French leather workwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003e• Late 1940s French leather workwear jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003e• Mid-weight full-grain goatskin with mature patina\u003cbr data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2621\"\u003e• Single-breasted construction with stand-high collar\u003cbr data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2677\"\u003e• Original check wool lining\u003cbr data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003e• Reinforced weather cuffs and lined sleeves\u003cbr data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003e• Two zipped chest pockets and two flapped hand pockets\u003cbr data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003e• Straight rear yoke\u003cbr data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2836\"\u003e• Professionally cleaned and conditioned in-house\u003cbr data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2888\"\u003e• Very good restored vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2966\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 22 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003e• Shoulders (seam to seam): 19 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3047\"\u003e• Sleeve length (underarm seam to cuff): 17 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3100\"\u003e• Sleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 24.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3155\"\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 30 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3328\"\u003eBest suited to a small to medium frame, approximately a 38–40 inch chest. Please compare with a similar jacket for accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3597\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an honest example of postwar French leather workwear, valued for its material quality, functional design, and authentic wear. A piece that reflects its working history while remaining suitable for careful continued use or inclusion in a considered collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47329452654915,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_4368.jpg?v=1698258971","url":"https:\/\/reviverestorevintage.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1940s-french-leather-workwear-jacket-small-38-40","provider":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}