This Long Sack Coat is a civilian style typical of the common man, farmer or shopkeeper from 1820 - 1890's. The Civilian Sack Coat is made of 14-16 oz. wool and features fabric covered buttons with HAND STITCHED button holes. It has a lay down collar, a two button non-functional cuff, three front outside slash pockets, and is lined in a black cotton lining. There is one inside pocket.

Limited Sizes in stock. Please call to confirm stock.

Please allow 4-6+ weeks for delivery.

Imported.

Despite what you may have read, they are not called “sack coats” because they are oversized, loose, or otherwise fit like a sack, nor is it because there is no “front dart.” Sack, sac, sacque, etc. all refer to the way the back (not the front) of the jacket is cut; i.e. “sack cut.” This simply means the back is formed of two pieces only, cut relatively straight down, instead of being made up of four curved pieces with hidden pockets in the tails as on more formal and traditional coats, such as tail coats, morning coats, and frocks. Read more about the history of the sack coat.