One-of-a-Kind: Bark and Goldenrod Wool Blanket Cropped Chore Coat (M) Shaftsbury with an accent front pocket

with an accent front pocket made from an antique triangle block quilt top from the late 19th century (it has been batted and lined)

which gave us an extra inch or so of usable textile - just the right width for the front placket of this jacket

and antique brass snap closures

complete with two snack pockets inside

The inside of the tote is unlined

One-of-a-Kind: Bark and Goldenrod Wool Blanket Cropped Chore Coat (M) Shaftsbury with an accent front pocketThis vintage wool blanket that came to me via a woman owned business in Ukraine featuring a bark brown background with a goldenrod toned floral pattern has been reworked into a Chore Coat, with a cozy, brushed flannel herringbone fabric lining the inner facings, back of the neck, and under collar. This modified Chore Coat features a slightly less exaggerated drop shoulder, slimmer arms, and a less boxy silhouette (depending on how you would like it to