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Available in a variety of colors, these versatile coats ship immediately and pair perfectly with our period-correct waistcoats and trousers for a complete ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are pleased to offer a broad selection of vintage sack coats and town coats, and hope you will\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Us\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e if you have any additional questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bosworth-sack-coat-brown-pinstripe","title":"Bosworth Sack Coat - Brown Pinstripe","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eA Historical Emporium Exclusive!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eDressed for an honest day’s work at the printing press, our Bosworth Sack Coat offers the authority of a gentleman without sacrificing practicality. Even in the sweltering heat of a steam-operated shop, propriety demanded that a man remain properly coated — particularly when business or social callers might arrive unannounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eBy the late 19th century, the frock coat had largely given way to the sack coat for daytime wear. Popular among on-trend businessmen, this style became the preferred choice for meetings and less formal after-hours engagements. Despite its name, the “sack” coat is neither loose nor boxy. The term derives from the historic “sacque cut,” referencing the distinctive tailoring of its two-piece back construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eThis well-fitted design fastens with four buttons — a common detail of the era — and maintains clean exterior lines with no outer pockets. Practicality remains intact with a convenient interior breast pocket and a discreet hidden “ticket” pocket for securing small valuables. 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