Vintage Mens 1940s 1950s American Red Black Plaid Wool Trousers XL 42" 1940s Shorts another on the bottom left

another on the bottom left hem edge

Cuff opening: 3 1/2" (8

It is an 8-piece style with headband

used in different directions to highlight the cut

Vintage Mens 1940s 1950s American Red Black Plaid Wool Trousers XL 42" 1940s Shorts another on the bottom leftVintage 1940s or 1950s American hunting or outdoors trousers, made in the style often referred to at the time as 'zouaves' from a heavyweight wool fabric in bold red & black plaid; the red is slightly variegated, with some paler strands woven in. They are full cut & quite wide in the legs, tapering into rib knitted cuffs, have a high waist with flat front, brass 'Rapid' zip fly, belt loops & braces buttons, 2 side slip & 2 rear pockets; the lining &