Cushman reproduction shawl collar shaker knit sweater

http://www.ebay.com/itm/401036156042

This sweater was made in Japan by Cushman Sportswear, styled after a 1920s model. It has a shawl collar, two small pockets and a six button front with seventh under the collar.

Chest (pit to pit): 23″ (doubled = 46″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 20″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25-1/2″
Length (Base of collar to hem): 28″

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Ralph Lauren reversible half-belt

http://www.ebay.com/itm/401036173801

This jacket was made for Ralph Lauren and was sold under the Polo label.  Based upon a 1930s jacket, it is reversible – one side is herringbone wool, the other cotton twill.  It is belted back with side adjusters on both sides.  The herringbone side has handwarmer pockets and the khaki side has patch pockets.  The adjuster belts at the cuffs pass through slits so they are usable on both sides.

Chest (pit to pit): 23″ (doubled = 46″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 19″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25″
Length (base of collar to hem): 25-1/2″

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Ralph Lauren blanket coat

http://www.ebay.com/itm/401036142931

This coat was made for Ralph Lauren and was sold under the Polo label.  It is based upon a c. 1915 shawl collar blanket mackinaw made by Guiterman Bros. The coat is double breasted, with a shawl collar, leather trimmed handwarmer pockets, flapped cargo pockets and a belted waist.  In keeping with the original upon which this style was based, it is unlined. The original retail of this coat was $1195.

Chest (pit to pit): 24″ (doubled = 48″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 21″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26-1/4″
Length (base of collar to hem): 33″

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Desmond’s double breasted suit jacket

http://www.ebay.com/itm/272064526610

This vintage jacket was made in the 1940s for Desmond’s of Southern California.  It is double breasted, ventless, and has a 1939 union label.

Chest (pit to pit): 21″ (doubled = 42″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 18″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26″
Length (base of collar to hem): 32″

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1930s Windward sheeplined coat

http://www.ebay.com/itm/401036220287

This vintage coat was made in the 1930s for Montgomery Ward under their Windward label.  It is made from brown canvas, with a dark brown mouton collar.  The coat has donut style buttons on the throat latch, loop closure on the front, handwarmer pockets and cargo pockets. This work coat was clearly used for its designed purpose, and one of the cargo pockets still has a handful of vintage nails in it. The coat has a sheepskin lining in the body and a blanket lining in the sleeves.

Chest (pit to pit): 25″ (doubled = 50″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 20″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25-3/8″
Length (Base of collar to hem): 41″

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J.Press flannel blazer

http://www.ebay.com/itm/272064557878

This vintage jacket was made in the late 1950s by J. Press.  It’s classic preppy fare, navy flannel with metal buttons and a half lining.

Chest (pit to pit): 22″ (doubled = 44″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 18″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25″
Length (base of collar to hem): 29-1/2″

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WearCraft Clothes jacket

http://www.ebay.com/itm/401039808801

This vintage jacket was made in the 1950s by Wearcraft Clothes.  It is made of herringbone wool in an oatmeal color and has patch pockets.

Chest (pit to pit): 23″ (doubled = 46″)

Shoulder to shoulder: 20″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25-5/8″
Length (base of collar to hem): 31″

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Warehouse mackinaw reproduction

http://www.ebay.com/itm/272072107101

This coat was made in Japan by Heller’s Cafe / Warehouse. The design is heavily influenced by work mackinaw styles of the 1930s-1940s.  It is double breasted, with hand warmer pockets, flapped cargo pockets and a single zipped pocket.  The zipper is a Talon. It has a belted back and like the originals, is made with an unlined construction.

Chest (pit to pit): 23″ (doubled = 46″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 19″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23-3/8″
Length (base of collar to hem): 27-1/2″

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Early’s Witney Point blanket coat

http://www.ebay.com/itm/401039554675

This vintage coat was made in Canada in the 1950s from English made Early’s Witney Point Blanket material and was sold by Sears under their Hercules Fieldmaster label. It has a Milium lining, which, when combined with the incredibly thick blankets used in this make for one of the warmest vintage coats out there.

Tagged size: 44
Chest (pit to pit): 28″ (doubled = 56″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 20-1/2″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25″
Length (base of collar to hem): 33-1/2″

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