{"product_id":"40-s-selvedge-denim-pleated-buckle-back-jacket-women-s-xs","title":"Rare 40’s Selvedge Buckle Back Pleated Type 1 Denim Jacket (Women’s XS)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXCEPTIONALLY RARE 1940’s Vintage Circle C Roundup by Con-Ro Manufacturing \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelvedge Buckle Back Gunseated Sanforized Tex-Tex Type 1 Denim Jacket w\/ Exposed Rivets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Texas, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits Women Size: XS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   Tagged Size: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Dark Wash Denim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: 100% Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBust: 17” flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders: 15.5”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve: 20”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom Waistband: 15” flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecade: 1940’s\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Co-Ro Manufacturing Circle C Roundup\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Type 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelvedge Denim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper Rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble “Gusseted” Pleated Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronged Gunmetal Cinch Buckle Back “Clincher”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\/4 Sleeves w\/ Button Cuff \u0026amp; Copper Exposed Rivet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper Metal Button-Up Front marked “Con-Ro Sanforized”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Front Patch Pocket w\/ Exposed Rivets \u0026amp; White Brand Patch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange Contrast Stitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight (possibly 8oz denim)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with original repairs, patches and normal signs of wear. Hand Embroidered repair on tear on front lower center near button, sleeve hems have light fraying on edges, light fraying on right shoulder seam, brand patch has frayed edges, light fades. No stains. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis jacket is modeled after the Levi’s Type 1 Denim Jacket.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Levi’s type I jacket first appeared in early 1905 and \u003cspan\u003efeatured the signature gusseted front, one large patch pocket, and a \u003c\/span\u003epronged cinch-back or “clincher” located on the lower center of the back panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConro Denim Manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e opened their first factory around 1942 in Dallas, Texas to make government uniforms for the army. Conro was one of about a dozen companies, including Dickies, that manufactured clothing for the armed forces. The Conro plant manufactured denim work jackets and denim work trousers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the end of World War II, Conro sold slightly more stylish work clothes through several department stores in West Texas, and maybe other places. They also sponsored a radio show in 1945-46 called Conro Roundup on KRBC Radio in Abilene. By 1965 the plant had moved from its Good Street location to 4044 Commerce Street. It is believed the company closed its doors around 1965.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MCA VINTAGE REVIVAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51298017214764,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/7759\/9532\/files\/D31AAB4F-D81A-48F4-8353-D2F4B8653DF5.jpg?v=1751317942","url":"https:\/\/mcavintagerevival.com\/products\/40-s-selvedge-denim-pleated-buckle-back-jacket-women-s-xs","provider":"MCA VINTAGE REVIVAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}