WWII shawl collar army mackinaw

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/401043363270

This vintage mackinaw was made in the 1940s for a US army officer. It has a shawl collar, is double breasted, and belted. This one has seen a lot of wear, though it’s hard to know whether it was during the war or post-war, as these were popular as surplus as workwear.

Chest (pit to pit): 21″ (doubled = 42″)

Shoulder to shoulder:18″

Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25-1/2″

Length (base of collar to hem): 33″

American Optical Sunglasses

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Spencer Stewart

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These vintage sunglasses were made by American Optical in the 1940s-1950s. They have transparent yellow frames and green lenses with cable temples. They measure 5-1/8″ hinge to hinge and 13/16″ across the lens.

These vintage sunglasses were made by American Optical in the 1940s-1950s. They have transparent yellow frames and green lenses. They measure 4-7/8″ hinge to hinge and 1-3/4″ across the lens.

Leather and Wool two tone jacket

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Spencer Stewart

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This vintage jacket was made in the early 1940s. Likely sold by Sears, this wool and capeskin leather panel style was briefly popular from about 1940-1943. It has a bell shaped Conmar zipper, a buttoned throat latch, handwarmer pockets, pleated half belt back and leather trimmed breast pocket.

Chest (pit to pit): 21″ (doubled = 42″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 16″

Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 22-1/2″

Length (base of collar to hem): 21-1/2″

1930s leather and wool jacket

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/401029094981

This vintage jacket was made in the late 1930s-early 1940s. It is a casual panel front design, with a suede leather front and colar detailing, and wool collar, sleeves and back. It has a knit waistband in the back, and a triple marked, decon sunburst stopbox Talon zipper, handwarmer pockets and sharply angled talon zipper closure breast pockets up front. It is fully lined.

Chest (pit to pit): 22″ (doubled = 44″)

Sleeve (center of collar to cuff): 34-1/4″

Length (base of collar to hem): 24″

Reindeer fur boots

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/272050096963

These vintage boots are European, made in the 1930s-1940s. I was sold they were reindeer fur when I bought them, and the look consistent with that to me. They have pegged leather soles and rubber covered heels. The square toe looks like ski boots of the period, but they do not have the grooved heel sides that I generally associate with that style. The sole measures 12-1/2″ long and 4-7/16″ wide.

1940s Windward Montgomery Ward vest

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/401030181394

This vintage work vest was made in the 1940s for Montgomery Ward and was sold under their Windward label. It is a high necked workwear style with two pockets and a sheepskin lining. Though tagged a 38, this would best fit a 35-36.

Tagged size: 38

Chest (pit to pit): 18-1/2″ (doubled = 37″)

Length (base of collar to hem): 20

1940s Ballantyne shawl collar sweater

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/401030192868

This vintage shawl collar sweater was made in the 1940s in Stratford on Avon, Ontario, Canda from Ballantyne pure wool. The style is basically unchanged from the shawl collar cardigans popular in the US in the 1920s. Canadians continued producing this style after the trend had passed in the United States, and these were very popular with Curlers.

Chest (pit to pit): 22″

Shoulder to shoulder: 19″

Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26″

Length (base of collar to hem): 29″

Rowles Mack Overcoat

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Spencer Stewart

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This vintage overcoat was made for the Rowles-Mack Co. It is single breasted, with wide lapels. It is made of a blue herringbone wool with a rust orange overcheck.

Chest (pit to pit): 23″

Shoulder to shoulder: 17-1/2″

Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23-3/4″

Length (base of collar to hem): 43-1/2″

Desmond’s double breasted suit jacket

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Spencer Stewart

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″

Luxora Worumbo men’s overcoat

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/401039560042

This vintage overcoat was made by the Joseph & Feiss Co under their Clothcraft label for Sykes and Kline of Franklin, Pennsylvania from Luxora fabric by Worumbo. It bears a 1939 union label.

Chest (pit to pit): 22″ (doubled = 44″)

Shoulder to shoulder: 17-1/2″

Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26-1/4″

Length (base of collar to hem): 43″

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Rowles Mack Overcoat

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