This French Canvas coat is dated 1948. While it is only a size 2, it is roughly tent-sized. The extremely long belt allows it to be cinched down to more-or-less any size.
1948 French Canvas duster
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Stratojac
1950s Gabardine sportswear winter jacket. Button on belt, mouton collar. Quilted satin lining. Two way zip, knit cuffs.
WWII canvas mackinaw
Canvas shell, brown wool blanket lining, shawl collar, belted.
WWII Shawl collar mackinaw
WWII issued shawl collar mackinaw- made by the progressive clothing mfg. co. and dated 1942.
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.
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.
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.
WWII USN Peacoat
This is a WWII issue peacoat, with the 10 button front and corduroy pockets.
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