FORCASTER of BOSTON (USA) LADIES VINTAGE PURE WOOL LUXURY RED OVERCOAT

Forecaster of Boston is a brand known for its stylish and high-quality ladies' outerwear. The company has a reputation for creating coats and jackets that combine functionality with classic New England design aesthetics. ELEGANT PIECEPURE WOOL HIDDEN FRONT (4) BUTTON PLACKETTTAILORING:Shoulders 22.5"Armpits 25.5"Sleeves 24.5Length 49"WHALE PENIS LEATHER.... AND THE STRANGE AND WONDERFUL HISTORY OF FORECASTER OF BOSTON!Forecaster of Boston (which closed in 2001, citing flaccid sales) is now mainly remembered for its women's coats. That's a pity.... as the company's earlier history was far more interesting. And involved whale penises. Despite its name, Forecaster of Boston was originally founded in New Bedford, Mass., one of the great whaling ports of the C19th. Whaling was big business--in every sense--and the thrifty New Englanders made use of every part of the animal.Including its foreskin. Known for producing large expanses of especially supple leather whale foreskins were used for high-quality leather outerwear. As well as being supple, they had a quality that made them invaluable in the wet coastal climate of New England. This truly was a miracle leather--and Enoch Nemes, the founder of Forecaster of Boston, put it to good use. Punning on the source of the leather and the need to forecast weather for whaling expeditions, "The Forecaster of Boston" became the premier supplier of whale foreskin coats 19th New England.