Tailor Toyo Late 1950's Style Velveteen Souvenir Jacket Polar Bear x Alaska Map Haversack 60 Linen Poplin Stand Up Collar Jacket Lowry examines each turquoise specimen

Lowry examines each turquoise specimen for its origin

thread thickness

throat tabs and triple stitch construction used through-out

Wool lined pockets

Fully lined

Tailor Toyo Late 1950's Style Velveteen Souvenir Jacket Polar Bear x Alaska Map Haversack 60 Linen Poplin Stand Up Collar Jacket Lowry examines each turquoise specimenThe roots of the Souvenir Jacket, or Sukajan in Japanese, can be traced back to American soldiers stationed in the Pacific following the end of World War II. During the post war occupation, American troops began using traditional Japanese designs and hand stitching them into the backs of their jackets to commemorate their time in Japan Popular designs included Japanese (and Chinese) style dragons, cherry blossoms and trees Some would also opt for