Help Identifying Harris Tweed Jacket

Oogoo

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Hello friends!
I’ve recently come under ownership of this lovely Harris Tweed jacket, although identifying it has been incredibly troublesome, as the only label on the jacket is this (picture below) Harris Tweed label. I haven’t been able to find anything similar online either, anyone have any ideas?

Thanks a lot! I’m happy to answer any questions too if it helps!
 

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Since it doesn't have a manufacturer's label, I think it was made by a local tailor.
Harris Tweed fabrics were sold over the counter and often included the label. This is a man's jacket. He could have purchased the fabric while travelling and had his local tailor make it up for him.
Most tailors today don't like to do that because they make a profit on the fabric as well as the work. Also, many customers purchase fabrics that aren't suitable for tailoring.
 
The time frame is spot on its a very old Harris Tweed made to measure and tailored to fit an individual. Half-lined Harris Tweed jackets are more common in the USA and not the UK as they were made to keep them cool with the warmer climate in the USA.
 
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