PIKE BROTHERS 1938 BLACK WOOL PEA COATThe pea coat was allegedly developed by Dutch sailors who, with their long seafaring tradition, needed a garment that could withstand wind and weather. The "Pije" Coat, as it is spelled in Dutch, describes a coat made of heavy, robust woollen fabric or wool. Over time and due to its multifunctionality, the coat and its name were adopted in other languages. Even today, this robust garment is still used on ships all over the world. Then as now, it