Can’t Bust ’Em Type II Denim Jacket, 1950s, Union Ticket Inside, Repaired

A Type II work jacket from Can’t Bust ’Em, with brass logo buttons, twin chest pockets and the union ticket still inside.

The Piece

Can’t Bust ’Em made workwear for the American labourer, and its brass buttons carry the maker’s name in raised letters. This jacket has the same cropped silhouette as its better-known contemporaries but a rarer, plainer signature.

The union ticket remains inside, together with several repairs on the front.

Details

• Style: Type II denim jacket with twin chest pockets
• Era: Dated to the 1950s in Japan
• Colour: Indigo denim
• Buttons: Brass Can’t Bust ’Em buttons
• Included: Union ticket inside the jacket
• Repairs: Mended areas noted
• Made in: United States

Condition

• Graded B in Japan: visible wear and repairs.
• Please see all photographs for the details.

Condition grade B (visible signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

Woven labels, size and care labels, style references, zips, hardware and stitching are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Hang it on a broad hanger in a breathable garment bag and leave any cleaning to a specialist.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our published policy.