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This vintage shirt was made in the 1920s or 1930s. It is similar to the army shirts of WWI, with its pullover styling and attached collar, but does not have the breast pockets of that pattern. The buttons on the cuffs are mis-matched, but are obviously very old replacements.
Chest (pit to pit): 20″
Shoulder to shoulder: 16″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 21″
Collar: 15″
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This vest was made in the 1910s. It is made of brown canvas, with holders for 36 shotgun shells. The manufacturer, Guiterman Bros., pioneered the knit collar this vest bears. They began using it on leather jackets in 1912. By the 1920s, it would find its way onto the A-1 leather jacket. In Guiterman’s 1915 catalog, this model is identified as the M1206, and is described as a “Vest with Cartridge Holders”: “Dead Grass duck shell vest, four rows of cartridge holders for carrying thirty two cartridges, detachable buttons, adjustable strap in back; sizes 36 to 46. Each $10.”
The tag identifies the patent of the “Summit”, as Jan 30, 1912. The tag on the back identifies it as “Dri-Bak Rainproof”. The collar has extremely early U.S.F. snaps. The buttons are sewn, not detachable as the ad indicates. They have a wonderful lined pattern to them.
A bit about the maker: Guiterman Brothers was founded in 1883 and incorporated in 1904. They began using the Summit “Town & Country” name in 1904. In the early 1910s, Guiterman Brothers pioneered the attached soft collared shirt. They also called it the Summit. The company had a plant at 352 Silbey Street, St. Paul, MN, which still stands. They enjoyed prosperity during the 1910s, riding the Mackinaw boom of 1912-1915. They were supposedly the first company to coin the name “windbreaker”. As shown above, their “Town and Country” Coats and vests shared the distinctive double snap Knit-Nek. During WWI, Guiterman Bros. were one of the larger contractors for flying coats for US aviators. In 1928-1929, the company was purchased by Gordon and Ferguson.
Chest (pit to pit): 20-1/2″ (doubled = 41″)
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1922 ad
M1206 – from the 1915 ad
More vests from 1915
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These vintage pants are made of heavy brown cotton duck. They have a button fly and a stitched seat reinforcement. They have been somewhat crudely hemmed, and I do not believe there is much to be let out.
Waist: 20″ (doubled = 40″)
Inseam: 31″
Outseam: 43″
Rise: 12″
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This vintage cap was made in the 1950s. Another from the lot of the same cut and style had Penney’s Big Mac tags on it, but this one is unbranded It is brown corduroy, with furry ear flaps inside, and cord flaps on the outside.
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These vintage boots were made in the 1920s or 1930s. They are a men’s size 7, and are a tall lace up field boot style. This style was popular with hunters and workmen during this period. They have 18 eyelets, and are a rare wingtip style. They have roamer brand rubber soles, long since cracked, and Ritz brand heels. The leather has been conditioned and while it does show wear, is still supple. The soles will definitely need to be replaced if these are to be worn. They measure 11-1/4″ heel to toe (outsole).
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This vintage field coat was made by the Belknap Hardware and mfg co of Louisville, KY. It is a standard field coat, with a large came pocket, corduroy collar, action back and multiple front cargo pockets. It is made from heavy water resistant duck canvas. It is partially lined in plaid flannel.
Chest (pit to pit): 27″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 20″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 22-1/2″
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This vintage leather jerkin was made in 1950 for the Belgian military. It is a similar model to that used during WWII by British forces. These were popular, both pre and post war among European laborers and hunters as an overgarment. This one has an olive drab blanket lining and plain shoulders. The tweed jacket pictured under the jerkin not included, and is pictured only to illustrate this vest’s use as a piece of outerwear.
Chest (pit to pit): 22″ (doubled =44″)
For more Soo hunting coats, see: Soo1 and Soo2
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This vintage hunting coat was made by Soo Woolen mills. It is a later variant on the ’30s Soo mackinaw I’m also selling, and while detailing changed over the years, that distinctive collar is still present.
Chest (pit to pit): 24″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 19″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 24″
Length (base of collar to hem): 29″
This vintage coat is a “Maine Guide” by Congress. It has two handwarmer pockets, two buttoned breast pockets and a zipper front. The zipper is a brass Conmar. Taped seams inside, unlined.
Chest (pit to pit): 20″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 16″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 24″
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This vintage hunting coat was made by Midwest Outerwear in the 1970s. It has a red taped Talon main zipper, and a nylon toothed chain pull zip on the pocket. The jacket has been heavily worn, with tears to the lining, staining.
Chest (pit to pit): 20″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 16″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 22″
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