VTG 1960s Richard Barr Irish Wool Tweed Coat Heavy Basketweave Brown Mod ILGWU For Sale

# Vintage 1960s Richard Barr Woven In Ireland Heavy Wool Tweed Coat

Up for sale is a stunning, authentic early 1960s vintage double-breasted pea coat by renowned maker Richard Barr. Handcrafted with beautiful, tightly textured heavy Irish wool, this true mid-century statement piece features a striking chocolate brown and cream basketweave pattern with subtle multi-colored accent flecks woven throughout.

## 💎 Collector's Note & Rare Double-Union Tags

This coat features incredibly rare, perfectly intact dual vintage union tags stitched back-to-back inside the inner lining seam. This exact pairing allows us to date the garment precisely between 1960 and 1963:

1. **ILGWU (International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union):** Features the classic round blue-print needle rosette design (1959–1963 era without the ® symbol).

2. **National Coat and Suit Industry Recovery Board:** Features the distinctive green/teal certification seal used alongside the ILGWU tag starting in May 1960.

## ✨ High-End Features & Details

* **Brand:** Richard Barr

* **Origin:** Woven in Ireland (Tailored in the USA)

* **Era:** Early 1960s (Mod / Mid-Century)

* **Material:** 100% Heavy Wool Tweed / Basketweave Textured Knit

* **Lining:** Fully lined in a smooth, high-quality rich brown satin fabric

* **Buttons:** Six oversized, double-breasted molded plastic statement buttons featuring an intricate raised basketweave crosshatch motif, designed to match the coat's heavy textile pattern.

* **Interior Spare Buttons:** Features two vintage buttons stitched inside the lining for future preservation—one is an original factory-matched basketweave button, and the second is a beautiful coordinating vintage textured gold swirl accent button.

* **Hidden Wind Cuffs:** Features premium, hidden elasticized satin "wind cuffs" (storm ruffles) built inside the sleeve wrist lining to keep cold air out—a rare, luxury vintage tailoring feature!

* **Pockets:** Two functional deep front slip pockets built seamlessly into the weave pattern

* **Style:** Tailored classic silhouette with structural wide lapels and period-correct three-quarter cropped sleeves (perfect for showcasing vintage gloves).

## 📐 Flat Layout Measurements

*Vintage sizing differs significantly from modern sizing. Please refer to flat layout measurements below to ensure a perfect fit:*

* **Estimated Modern Size:** Women's Medium (approx. US 8-10)

* **Chest (Pit-to-Pit):** 21" (approx. 42" total bust circumference)

* **Length (Top shoulder line to bottom hem):** 36.5"

* **Underarm Sleeve Length (Pit seam to cuff):** 12.5"

## 🌟 Condition

Beautiful vintage condition overall! The heavy Irish wool exterior remains thick, structural, and vibrant, showing a gorgeous, authentic natural wool 'halo' texture with minor, normal vintage fuzzing along the edges as is characteristic of heavy-loomed Irish tweed. Inner satin lining is healthy with smooth seams and fully functional elastic inside the cuffs.

**Condition Note:** There is a minor, clean ~1.5-inch seam separation in the satin lining right next to the union tags (clearly shown in photos). The lining fabric itself is completely healthy and not shredded or frayed—the thread holding the seam together has simply popped loose over time. This makes it an incredibly simple, quick needle-and-thread fix if desired, but it does not affect wear as-is. All buttons are firmly attached. Comes from a clean, smoke-free home.

*Please review all listing photos to capture the incredible weight and weave of this historic garment. Feel free to message with any questions before offerding or purchasing!*