40'S VINTAGE KEYSTONE EXPORT WOOL MEXICAN EMBROIDERED TOURIST SOUVENIR JACKET

KEYSTONE EXPORT & IMPORT CO. RED WOOL VINTAGE MEXICAN WOOL EMBROIDERED TOURIST SOUVENIR JACKET 100% PURE WOOL - FELTED WOOL HANDMADE COLOR: BRIGHT RED WITH MULTI PRIMARY COLOR HAND EMBROIDERY OF MEXICAN ITEMS & LARGE SCENE ON THE BACK MADE IN MEXICO NO SIZE TAG - SEE MEASUREMENTS BELOW GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION WITH SMALL AREAS OF MISSING STITCHES ONE PIN HOLE AND SOILING - OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION Vintage Mexican tourist jackets are quite collectible. These jackets were a popular souvenir item for Americans traveling to Mexico in the mid-20th century, particularly the 1940s and 1950s. They are most famous for their vibrant, handcrafted embroidery and felt appliqués depicting folkloric Mexican scenes, such as dancing couples, cacti, and donkeys. The jackets are often made from thick, felted wool and were meant to be worn open. PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS AS THEY ARE A PART OF THE DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION MEASUREMENTS PROVIDED TO INSURE PROPER FIT. MEASUREMENTS: FLAT LAY CHEST: 18" LENGTH: 25.5" SLEEVE LENGTH: 23.5" KEYWORDS: MEXICO MEXICAN TOURIST SOUVENIR COLLECTIBLE CINCO DE MAYO INVENTORY CONTROL: 29