Lot #61: Crombie Highland Tweed Freedman Tailored Wool Overcoat

- Brands: Crombie Highland Tweed; tailored by Freedman; Eaton's / Men's Shops - Material: 100% wool (virgin wool) with polyester/synthetic lining - Color: Brown/tan with multi-color tweed flecks - Pattern: Herringbone tweed - Style: Overcoat / topcoat - Size: Unknown (no size tag visible) - Front: Three-button front - Condition: Vintage — good (minor wear, no major damage visible) The Fabric: Crombie Highland Tweed The Mill: Crombie is a legendary Scottish wool mill (founded in 1805) famous for producing some of the world's finest overcoatings. While "Crombie" is often used as a generic term for a specific style of coat, here it refers to the actual Pure Virgin Wool fabric. The Pattern: This is a classic large-scale herringbone weave in an earth-tone palette (a mix of oatmeal, brown, and charcoal). It’s a timeless, rugged, and highly durable material. The Tailoring & Provenance Freedman (CA 00073): Freedman Company was a well-known Montreal-based manufacturer that specialized in high-end men's tailoring. They were the Canadian license-holders for several premium brands. Eaton’s Men’s Shops: The secondary label indicates this was sold through the "Men’s Shops" at Eaton’s, which was Canada’s premier department store for decades. Era: Based on the typography of the Eaton's label and the "Tailored by Freedman" branding, this likely dates from the late 1960s to the late 1970s. Pickup category timeslot {A}