Dack’s Bespoke Quality Captoe Shoes

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281050927560

These vintage captoes were made by one of Canada’s best shoemakers, Dacks, and were at the top of their production line, their “Bespoke Quality”. Truly remarkable shoes, which have acquired a gorgeous patina.

1930s Sportking Cap

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281050908706

This vintage darted eight panel flat cap dates from the 1930s. It was made by Universal Sportking. It is a wonderful oatmeal flecked tweed with a blue and yellow overcheck. Unfortunately, the moths have gotten to this one at some point in its 75 year lifespan. It is a size 7.

Star Sportswear Kurland Gluv-Tanned leather jacket

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271137541051

This vintage leather jacket was made by Star Sportswear, under the “Kurland” label. It is made of “Gluv-Tanned” leather, which , going by period advertisements, was a tanning process Star used primarily on cowhide, which gave it a soft finish. Star Sportswear is also known for its USN G-1 contract. This jacket is a classic early motorcycle style, with a D-Pocket map pocket and a front belt. It has an action back, and a brass Scovill zipper.

Chest: 20″

Shoulder to Shoulder: 17″

Shoulder to cuff: 24″

WWII USAAF officer’s mackinaw

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271137583373

I had another one of these in which sold last year. Check that one out HERE

This vintage officer’s short overcoat / shawl collared mackinaw was made during WWII for Captain H. W. Largent of Presque Isle, Maine. It bears a USAAF patch on the left shoulder. It has a shawl collar, a double breasted front, with two flapped patch pockets, epaulettes, and is belted. The inside is lined, with a quilted section by the arms. The jeep coat has a united garment workers of America union label in the inside pocket.Chest: 21″Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″Shoulder to cuff: 25-1/2″

DeLong sportswear jacket

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281050466717

This vintage jacket was made in the early 1950s by DeLong sportswear. It is made of “Nylodeen”, a miracle fabric advertised heavily in the 1950s, which was a nylon-wool blend in a gabardine weave, designed to shed water more readily than a standard all wool gabardine. The pile collar of this coat was described in period advertisements as being a timme-mouton. It has a front belt, a talon zipper and a quilted lining. It is tagged a size 40.Other than the color and size, the coat worn by Flick in “A Christmas Story” is nearly identical. Tagged size: 40Chest: 23″Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23-1/2″

1939 variant union tag

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

I got an overcoat dated October 1939 today with a variant on the 1939 union tag I’ve never seen before.

Above, the variant on that coat, below, the standard version.

Blue Steerhide Campus leather jacket

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281038687855

This vintage leather jacket was made in the 1950s by Campus sportswear. It is made of navy blue steerhide, with an attached belt and mouton collar. It has a talon zipper with a lucky rabbits foot pull. It has a green quilted liner, and is tagged a size 18- these jackets were targeted towards high school and college kids, hence the sizing. Please go by the measurements. There is some wear to the leather, but no real damage. I’ve attached a photo of this jacket next to a black leather jacket to give an idea of the color difference.Chest: 19-1/2″ (doubled = 39″)Shoulder to Shoulder: 17″Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23″

Rewag German Leather overcoat

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281038293694

This vintage leather overcoat was made post-WWII in Germany. It is a double breasted style, with yoked shoulders. It has a interior snap belt and exterior adjustable snap tab. The belt which would have gone overtop is missing.Chest: 22″Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″Sleeve: 25″

Brown Double Breasted Overcoat

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281038288330

This vintage overcoat was made in the 1940s by Collegian Clothes for the Matzke Dite Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It bears a 1939 Union tag, which places its date of manufacture between 1939 and 1949. The coat is a brown wool alpaca blend. It has a double breasted front with wide lapels, has button tabs on the sleeves, and a plain vented back. For some inexplicable reason, someone has cut out the botton half of the lining.Chest: 23″Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″Sleeve: 25″

Woolrich striped blanket shawl collar mackinaw

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271121697118

This vintage coat was made by woolrich. It has a double breasted front and a pile shawl collar. The striped blanket material of the coat is 85% wool, with 15% nylon to prevent shrinkage in the elements. Chest: 24″Shoulder to Shoulder: 22″Sleeve: 23″

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Dack’s Bespoke Quality Captoe Shoes

1930s Sportking Cap

Star Sportswear Kurland Gluv-Tanned leather jacket

WWII USAAF officer’s mackinaw

DeLong sportswear jacket

1939 variant union tag

Blue Steerhide Campus leather jacket

Rewag German Leather overcoat

Brown Double Breasted Overcoat

Woolrich striped blanket shawl collar mackinaw