ARCHIVAL TAILORING:
VINTAGE 1960s/1970s CHEQUERS PATCHWORK SPORT COAT

An extraordinary, exceptionally rare vintage late 1960s / early 1970s single-breasted patchwork plaid sport coat blazer from the elite, defunct East Coast haberdashery Chequers English Outfitters. The pristine woven interior breast label anchors this magnificent garment’s historical provenance directly to their boutique in the exclusive luxury planned community of The Village of Cross Keys in Baltimore, Maryland.

Expertly tailored in the U.S.A. by American craftsmen, this country-club statement jacket features an authentic vintage ACWA (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) union label stitched inside the pocket, dating this piece precisely between 1962 and 1976. The design features a complex patchwork matrix layout, alternating solid scarlet cherry red panels with vibrant tartan plaid blocks weaving rich navy blue, cream, yellow, and red threads.

Built with prominent wide notched lapels, a premium structural red felt undercollar to maintain shape, and a single-breasted two-button front closure. Beautifully engineered with a five-pocket layout: three exterior pockets (including a specialized hidden ticket/coin pocket nested inside the lower flap pocket) and two interior satin breast pockets. Finished with matching four-button decorative stacks on each cuff and a classic single-vented back spine. Completely lined in premium ivory satin.

A museum-quality garment that perfectly commands the premium Heritage, Grandpacore, and Old Money prep aesthetics driving the high-end vintage
market this season.

SPECIFICATIONS:

•Designer: Chequers English Outfitters (Village of Cross Keys Boutique)

•Era: Late 1960s to Early 1970s Vintage (Verified by ACWA Union Tag)

•Fabric Content: Unmarked premium suiting blend (Cotton/Linen or Wool Blend panels)

•Lining: 100% Satin Acetate

•Estimated Size: Men's 40 Regular (40R)

•Care: Professional Dry Clean Only

MEASUREMENTS (Laid Flat):

•Pit-to-Pit: 21 inches

•Waist (Across the top button closure):
19 inches

•Shoulder-to-Shoulder (Seam to seam across back shoulders): 18 inches

•Sleeve Length (Shoulder seam down to cuff end): 24 inches

•Total Length (Center back collar seam straight down to bottom hem): 30 inches

CONDITION:
Excellent vintage archival condition. The multi-fabric patchwork chassis is remarkably secure with no exterior seam separations, pulling, or fraying. The vibrant red panels are clean and completely free of fading, moth tracking, or staining. Original hardware and buttons are firmly attached. Note: The interior satin lining displays a minor vintage stray pen ink mark and an adjacent tiny fabric pinhole puncture as pictured; these are entirely internal, do not impact structural integrity, and are completely invisible when worn. A beautifully preserved, investment-grade sartorial rarity.

THE CURATOR’S PROMISE:

Shipping Schedule: Orders processed and shipped out the same day as purchased to ensure swift transit.

Handling Standards: Handled, documented, and shipped exclusively from a pristine, smoke-free and pet-free archival studio environment.

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