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Monthly Archives: May 2012
M-69 Transport Coat
I have worn the buttoned version of this USN M-69 Transport coat for two winters now, and it’s about the most practical winter garment imaginable. And yet- somehow so very ridiculous.
It’s a full length goatskin leather overcoat. This Willis and Geiger version has the zipper front, which gives it a bit of a deiselpunk vibe to it. Very Buck Rogers. Brown painted Talon zips throughout. Full alpaca pile lining with satin overlays. Mouton collar.
WWII Swedish leather jacket
This is a great piece of European military leather. Super heavy, thick horsehide(?) with a great grain to it. Belted back, fur collar. Brings to mind the days of open cockpits. It’s lined in gray wool blanket material and has pewter backing buttons.
XXXX beaver custom western
This hat is probably from the 1960s, but it really channels hats of the turn of the century. It has a center creased crown, with a short-ish pencil curled raw edge brim. Sort of a western homburg. The ribbon work is also in the style of an earlier period, wide, but with a bow similar to those found on Stetson Open Roads.
1937 Richman Brothers Overcoat
It’s always nice when pieces are dated. This one is from 1937 and was sold by Richman Brothers. It is double breasted, with a back belt. The fabric is that great 1930s alpaca blend that was advertised under so many brand names. “Warmth without Weight” was one of the slogans- but trust me, these are hefty coats, especially by todays standards. If you want a good overcoat, one with a nice, comfortable cut, with heavy, warm fabric- the only way to go is vintage.
Double Breasted Three Piece
This suit dates from the 1930s or early 1940s. It is Montreal, Canada tailored for Premier brand clothes. It is fully lined, whereas most American suits of the period were skeleton lined. The trousers are not cuffed and have a button fly.
WWII USN foul weather mackinaw
This shawl collared beauty was issued in WWII. It has a mouton collar, a shearling lining, and a waterproof rubberized shell, with horsehide trim.
Canadian shawl collar mackinaw
I picked this shawl collar mackinaw up in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The anchors on the chain hanger, along with Halifax being the headquarters of Canada’s East Coast navy make me think this is a naval piece. It is shearling lined with a huge collar, and a heavy cotton duck shell. The belt is attached with keepers over the belt loops.
Deerskin leather cut jacket vest
This 1950s leather vest got the biker treatment, with the sleeves cut off. It’s fringed and has a talon zipper. It was made by Gransfors Garments of Superior, WI.
WWII USN Peacoat
This is a WWII issue peacoat, with the 10 button front and corduroy pockets.
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