1940-1950s Fleischman Beige and Pink Denim Women's Chore Jacket Gusset Pockets / Size Medium

A rare example of designed women’s workwear, by Charles Fleichman. Made of a light weight denim in beige with pink accents. A version of a chore jacket, collared, button front, dolman sleeves, cuffed 1/4 length. Slightly flared silhouette with two front hip gusseted pockets. Unlined, original buttons, made by ‘Fleichman, California Denims, Sanforized’. In beautiful vintage condition, not flaws to note, ready to wear.

Measurements
Estimated modern women’s size Medium
Shoulder to Shoulder 17”
Shoulder to Sleeve Cuff 17”
Bust 38”
Waist 38”
Hips 40”
Length 28”

A’ excerpt from a clipping from the early 1950s - ‘Charles Fleischman has been experimenting with denim for over 20 years. It began when women first took to pants in the days of farmerettes during the other world war. And of course out on the ranges many a good rider squeezed herself into men's Jeans to help with the round-up on the range. So Charles Fleischman watched women riding and working in the fields and trying to fit into men's pants for sailing too and he had a hunch that has paid off handsomely. He decided to make denims for women - curved for the feminine form.'