VTG L.L. Bean Penobscot Parka Men’s M Purple 90s Winter Jacket Coat Made in USA

MEN'S WINTER PARKA Men's Medium ITEM OVERVIEW Brand: L.L. Bean Model: Penobscot Parka Era: Late 1980s – early 1990s Made in: USA (most from this era were) Color: Purple (sometimes called “Mulberry” or “Aubergine”) Weight: ~2 lbs 2.8 oz This parka was designed as a serious winter coat — durable nylon shell, insulated with either synthetic down (Polyester fill) or Thermolite, depending on production year. It was part of L.L. Bean’s premium technical outerwear line, meant for cold and wet New England conditions. ---------------------------------------- Measurements Collar circumference 21.5" Outer sleeve (mid-collar to wrist) 31" Inner sleeve (pit to wrist) 19" Front length (shoulder to hem) 29" Pit-to-pit (chest width) 23" Waist width 21" Hip width 24" Back length 28.5" Shoulder-to-shoulder 18" Weight 2 lbs. 2.8 oz These dimensions are consistent with a men’s medium or a women’s large, depending on how Bean sized this particular run. ----------------------------------------  DESIGN FEATURES * Two zippered hand-warmer pockets * Snap-and-zip front storm flap * Drawstring at waist and hood * Fully lined hood (light gray interior) * Elastic cuffs * Interior zip chest pocket (as seen near the tag) ----------------------------------------  TAG DETAILS * Penobscot Parka tag (white with green/red text): older-style label from early 1990s. * Mountain logo tag (green background, mountain and sunset): used from roughly 1989–1996.