The Classic British Donkey Jacket

In 1888 George Key opened up his own shop above his father John Key's first-floor draper shop on Lower Brook Street in Rugeley Staffordshire, England. That same year, Key designed a new type of coat made of a hard-wearing material developed for those of the British Royal Navy who were working on the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal. Some of the Navvies worked on donkey engines (a steam-powered winch or logging engine), providing the inspiration for the name of George Key's new coat: The Donkey Jacket.The donkey jacket is regarded as typical of the British manual labourer and trade unionist as well as members of the political left.

• Original Packaging was dated 1984.
• Made in ENGLAND
• Typical Content: 65% Wool, 20% Cotton, 15% Other Fibres

Please note: as these are military surplus there may be some colour, quality and style variation to the image shown.