Non Stock & Co. Reversible Sukajan, Alaska Map on Olive Quilting, Polar Bear on Navy Black Velveteen, Size 40
Non Stock & Co. Reversible Sukajan, Alaska Map on Olive Quilting, Polar Bear on Navy Black Velveteen, Size 40
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The last frontier, twice told
Alaska jackets were the souvenir of the far north posting, and this one tells the story both ways: a crowded embroidered map for the record, a lone polar bear under lightning for the legend. The olive quilting and dark velveteen make it as good to wear as it is to study.
Best for: Collectors of Alaska and map sukajan; velveteen lovers
Condition notes
Light signs of use; no conspicuous marks or stains noted. Natural pressing of the velveteen pile at the cuffs.
Assessed from photographs and descriptionReport dated 13 November 2026
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A reversible Alaska souvenir jacket by Non Stock & Co.: olive quilted satin carrying a full embroidered map of the territory on one face, deep navy black velveteen with a polar bear beneath lightning and the words America's Last Frontier on the other. Tagged 40.
The Piece
The olive face holds the richest design. Across the back, the outline of Alaska is filled with small embroidered scenes, animals, place names and landmarks, under ALASKA in red block letters, in the manner of the post-war territory jackets. Two embroidered emblems sit at the chest, an animal head on one side and a bird on the other. The body is diamond quilted, and the rib is cream striped with orange.
On the velveteen face, a white polar bear rears on an ice floe as gold lightning strikes behind it, with ALASKA above in red and America's Last Frontier stitched below. A pair of white horned animals on rocky ledges face each other across the chest, and embroidered panels run down both sleeves. Navy and cream striped rib closes the collar, cuffs and hem.
The label reads Non Stock & Co. with Souvenir Sukajan, in a format that follows the woven tags of the original Japanese makers.
Details
- Maker: Non Stock & Co. (per label)
- Style: Reversible souvenir jacket
- Shell: Cotton velveteen; olive quilted satin reverse; fibre content being confirmed against our archive records
- Embroidery: Alaska map with scenes; polar bear and lightning; paired chest motifs on both faces
- Colour: Navy black velveteen; olive green reverse
- Size: 40 (per label), close to a modern M
- Shoulder: Raglan cut; see yuki below
- Chest width: 53 cm (20.9 in)
- Length: 59 cm (23.2 in)
- Yuki (centre back to cuff): 78 cm (30.7 in)
Measured flat by hand; please allow a gentle margin of about 1 to 2 cm (0.5 in).
Condition
- Light signs of use, with no conspicuous marks or stains noted.
- Natural pressing of the velveteen pile at the cuffs and soft creasing to the satin; every photograph is part of the description.
Condition grade B (good, light wear) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Checked and photographed in Japan before dispatch; the maker's woven label is shown in the photographs. Dry clean only. Brush the velveteen lightly with the pile and store on a broad hanger, away from direct light.
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 you wish to know before you buy, and see our published policy.
Considered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. More in the wider sukajan collection and our amekaji and wagara edit.
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