Bidspirit auction | Vintage Montgomery Ward The Tannery

Vintage Montgomery Ward The Tannery Brown Leather Double Breasted Trench Coat - A vintage full-length leather trench coat produced for Montgomery Ward under the house brand the tannery, likely dating to the late 1970s or early 1980s. The coat is constructed from mahogany brown genuine leather with a double-breasted silhouette. It features oversized notched lapels, buttoned epaulettes on the shoulders, and a storm flap (gun flap) at the right shoulder. The waist is cinched with a matching self-tie leather belt, and the sleeves include adjustable buttoned straps at the cuffs. The reverse of the garment is detailed with a scalloped storm yoke and a center back vent for mobility. The coat is finished with topstitching throughout and marbled brown resin buttons. The interior is fully lined in a coordinating brown acetate satin. An interior diamond-shaped leather label reads MADE IN CHINA ESPECIALLY FOR [Montgomery Ward logo] MBR 23S the tannery. A smaller tag indicates size 9/10. Composition tags identify the shell as 100% genuine leather and the lining as 100% acetate. A black care label includes detailed maintenance instructions, notably misspelling the word professionally as PROFESSIONALY. Measurement: Shoulder width: 17 inches. Length: 43 inches The garment is in good vintage condition. The leather remains supple with consistent coloration throughout. Visible cosmetic issues include small white paint-like speckles on the left shoulder epaulette and a minor surface scuff on the leather directly adjacent to the epaulette. Missing the two top closure buttons. The interior lining is intact without visible tears or significant staining.