This isn't just a jacket—it's a piece of deep Texas lore, straight out of the beloved Kallison’s Farm & Ranch Supply in San Antonio. An authentic, nearly impossible‑to‑find time capsule from December 1986, this chore coat was built by Carhartt exclusively for the legendary Kallison’s Western Wear, the outfit that kept generations of South Texas ranchers, farmers, and tradesmen in rugged, honest gear for nearly a century.

Truly rare. The "Booger Red" duck canvas is an unimprovably Texas shade—a dusty, sun‑faded red that looks like it’s been riding fence lines beneath a Hill Country sunset for forty years. It’s a color you simply don't see, and it's the hallmark of Kallison's famous house‑label workwear that today’s collectors chase relentlessly.

The Story Behind the Threads:

· Born in December 1986 – Tag code "1286" confirms this jacket left the factory floor in the final month of '86, well within Carhartt’s revered early USA production era.
· "Crafted with Pride" USA tag – Made in the U.S.A. from heavyweight 100% cotton duck, the kind that breaks in and lasts a lifetime, not a season.
· True "CU016" style – An original Carhartt chore coat pattern, unlined and built for hard layering when the weather turned and the work didn’t stop.
· Contrast corduroy details – A rich tobacco‑brown corduroy collar, pocket trim, and cuffs that frame the Booger Red canvas perfectly and feel wonderfully broken‑in against the skin.
· Carhartt‑stamped metal buttons – Solid, hefty, and all present, running up the button‑front closure with that deeply satisfying snap of old‑school quality.
· RN No. 14806 – CARHARTT INC. – A tiny tag that ties the garment directly to the Carhartt heritage collectors prize.

Condition: Honest Vintage Workwear Patina
This one has lived—and it shows it beautifully. There’s light soiling and mild fading, the kind that make chore coats look storied rather than beat. Small holes, small tear shown in pics. Just minor surface wear that gives the canvas a rich, natural character that no artificial wash can replicate. It’s strong, solid, and ready to be worn proudly, exactly as it is.

Kallison’s: A San Antonio Legend
Since 1899, Kallison’s was the crossroads where cowboys bought their boots, farmers picked up fence staples, and ranch hands found the clothes that would define Texas workwear. Their exclusive “Booger Red” garments were made in small batches and sold to folks who put them through the paces. Because of that limited production and hard daily use, surviving examples are exceptionally scarce. A jacket like this doesn’t just turn up—it surfaces once, and then it belongs to someone who understands what a remarkable piece of regional history it truly is.

For the collector of vintage Americana, the Carhartt purist, or the Texan who knows a genuine San Antonio treasure when they see it, this Kallison’s chore coat is a very rare find that’s equal parts art, artifact, and functional legend.

Size: 44