Single Breasted Alpagora Overcoat

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This vintage overcoat was made in the late 1930s through mid 1940s timeframe by “Alpagora”. This alpaca/ wool overcoat blend was advertised heavily at that time, noted for its warmth. This coat is single breasted, with a fly front. It has no rear vent. Due to the position of the stitching on the coat, it is impossible to tell whether the coat bears a 1936 or a 1939 union tag.

Chest (pit to pit): 23″
Shoulder to shoulder: 19″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 24-1/2″

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Philcraft alpaca lined mouton collared gabardine overcoat

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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

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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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Bond Canadian Bridgecoat

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This vintage bridgecoat was made by Bond clothing, a prominent Canadian maker of the time.  It is a high quality wool, with anchor buttons. It is wool lined.

Chest (pit to pit): 24″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 27″ 
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Rough Wear reproduction A2 jacket

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271144854806This jacket is a recent reproduction of a WWII USAAF leather jacket. It is made of horsehide leather, with knit cuffs and a cotton liner.  The tag is for a Rough Wear contract, and puts the size as a 44, though it fits smaller. The leather appears to be spray dyed, with some scuffs to the finish to the edges; see the photo of the epaulette. Chest (pit to pit): 22″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″
Sleeve (shoulder to end of cuff): 25-1/2″   Photobucket

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Ponderosa Shirt Jacket

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This vintage western shirt jacket is labeled simply “ponderosa”.  It is a heavy burgundy colored wool, with a lace up front.  The shoulders are lined. Chest (pit to pit): 22″Shoulder to shoulder: 18″Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23″    PhotobucketPhotobucket

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Woolrich Hunting Mackinaw Jacket

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There were a lot of companies producing these hunting jackets, but for me, Woolrich is the iconic one.  That giant rounded collar, the button front.  Simple and rugged.  One served me well in the pouring rain of Alaska and against the Canadian maritime wind.  It’s hard to find one in mint condition.  These were not fashion, they were utilitarian pieces, used for decades, until there was nothing left.  Tears and repairs are the norm.  Woodsmoke and rain a way of life.  This one is the short version, less commonly seen than the four pocket version.

This vintage hunting mackinaw was made by the Woolrich Woolen Mills.  It is their short, zip up pattern, which features two breast pockets, two slash handwarmer pockets, and a large rear game pouch.  This one bears patches from Pennsylvania hunting groups.  Chest (pit to pit): 21″Shoulder to Shoulder: 17-1/2″Sleeve (Shoulder to cuff): 23″    Photobucket

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Penney’s Plaid

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This vintage jacket was made in the 1950s, and sold by Penneys.  It is a great gray, blue and white plaid.  It has a three button front with gray knotted leather buttons. Patch pockets.Chest (pit to pit): 22″Shoulder to Shoulder: 17″Sleeve (Shoulder to cuff): 25″    Photobucket

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Raccoon Coat

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This vintage fur coat is a men’s style, made by Langlois furriers in Victoriaville, Quebec.  It is a 1970s version of the 1920s collegiate stadium coat style, with a large style, and two slash pockets.  It has a quilted liner and a center vent. The coat has a fair bit of wear, but still has a lot of life in it.Chest: 20″ Shoulder to Shoulder: 19″ Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26″     Photobucket

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