This Sack Coat is a civilian style typical of the common man, farmer or shopkeeper from 1850 - 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, two front outside flap pockets, and is lined in a black cotton lining. There is one inside pocket.

Most sizes in Black Wool and Brown Wool are in Stock. Sizes below 38 and over 50 may need to be ordered. Call 208-398-7279 for specifics. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of Smaller, XXL sizes, and other wool colors.

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.