Wimbledon WWII army officer’s shawl collar mackinaw

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271165233525

This vintage officer’s mackinaw was custom tailored by Wimbledon from fine kersey wool. It has a large shawl collar, epaulettes and a belt. There are wide differences example to example when it comes to these mackinaws- this one has the quilted liner, a square-ended belt, slightly larger buttons and no sleeve adjuster tabs.

Chest (pit to pit): 22″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 19″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25″
Length (top of collar to hem): 36″

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1930s Irish Tweed overcoat

As seen HERE

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281070726333

This vintage overcoat was made in the mid 1930s from “Obrien Fleece” tweed. It was sold in Saint Paul, Minnesota by the Golden Rule store. Obrien Fleece was a high end Irish tweed fabric of the period, made, as the tag states, in the Irish Free State. The Irish Free State existed from 1922-1937, which helps to date this coat. It has classic double breasted styling with raglan shoulders, patch pockets and cuffed sleeves. There is a throat latch inside the coat by the store label. A somewhat unusual feature is the small interior pocket, closed with an early Talon ball and chain zipper. The Talon name is seen on the slider and on the ball. Really incredible, detailed labels.

Chest (pit to pit): 25″
Raglan sleeve (center to cuff): 36″

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For more on trade with the Irish Free State (and some great art) see HERE

Philcraft alpaca lined mouton collared gabardine overcoat

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281056381932

This vintage bold look overcoat was made in the 1940s. It has a blue gabardine shell and a button on belt. The coat has a shearling collar and an alpaca lining. The wide shoulders are heavily padded. It was sold by St. Clair Page of Marshfield, WI. Cravenette processed.

Chest (pit to pit): 24″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 20″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25″

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Italian Leather Police Jacket

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271144843549

This vintage jacket was made in Italy. It is police issue, a double breasted, belted style. It has raglan shoulders, has buttoned tabs on the sleeves, and slash pockets. It has a blanket wool lining.

Chest (pit to pit): 25″
Sleeve (center of collar to cuff): 33″

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Brown Double Breasted Overcoat

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281038288330

This vintage overcoat was made in the 1940s by Collegian Clothes for the Matzke Dite Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  It bears a 1939 Union tag, which places its date of manufacture between 1939 and 1949.  The coat is a brown wool alpaca blend.  It has a double breasted front with wide lapels, has button tabs on the sleeves, and a plain vented back. For some inexplicable reason, someone has cut out the botton half of the lining.Chest: 23″Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″Sleeve: 25″    Photobucket

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Woolrich striped blanket shawl collar mackinaw

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271121697118

This vintage coat was made by woolrich.  It has a double breasted front and a pile shawl collar.  The striped blanket material of the coat is 85% wool, with 15% nylon to prevent shrinkage in the elements.  Chest: 24″Shoulder to Shoulder: 22″Sleeve: 23″    Photobucket

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Robin Hood blue flannel blazer

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281034002172

This vintage jacket was made in the 1950s by “Robin Hood Clothes”, from English made Blackburn wool flannel.  The jacket is a 4×2 double breasted style, unvented, with patch pockets. It is half lined.
Chest: 24″Shoulder to Shoulder: 19″Sleeve: 24″

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Fur Collar Crombie Coat

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281033684436

This overcoat was made in England by Jeffrey Banks from high end Crombie fabric.  It is a classic 6×4 double breasted style, a very elegant and vintage look.  But what really sets this one apart is the collar.  The collar has been trimmed in the most luxurious fur I’ve felt- I can’t tell if it’s sheared mink or sheared beaver. It appears to have been done by a tailor after the coat’s original production, going by the visible lapel buttonholes on the back of the lapels, but it was well done.
Chest: 21″
Shoulder: 17″
Sleeve: 25″
Length: 48″
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