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Hooded Woolrich jacket

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This vintage Woolrich coat has really great detailing. It has a brass Talon zipper front, with a buttoned wind flap. It is fully belted, with a chunky metal belt buckle. The handwarmer pockets close with brass talon zippers, and have leather reinforcements at the ends. The pocket trim forms the belt loops in the tradition of norfolk jackets. The front patch pockets are of the saddlebag variety, allowing them to expand when used. The coat has a hood, and a full sherpa lining, with quilted nylon in the sleeves. It is tagged a size 46, but with the 46″ chest measurement, fits like a size 42.

Chest (pit to pit): 23″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 19″
Shoulder to Cuff: 25″

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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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Soo Woolen Mills Double Mackinaw

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This vintage double mackinaw mas made by Soo Woolen Mills of Michigan in the 1930s.  It is an early style, with a broad collar, a caped front, and four pocket front, with game pocket in back.  There is heavy fading and moth damage, and despite cleaning, the coat still smells like campfire.  This coat saw heavy abuse in its day.  It is unlined, with unusual seam taping only partially up the front. Perfect for the vintage outdoors or workwear look.
Chest: 24″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 19″
Sleeve: 25″
Length: 35″
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Curlee Clothes overcoat

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This vintage overcoat was made by Curlee Clothes.  It is single breasted and  has a three button fly front.  It has handwarmer pockets and a fantastic blue fabric with a lighter blue overcheck.
Chest: 23″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″
Sleeve: 25″
Length: 45″
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Granite Cloth 1940s Single Breasted Peak Lapel Suit jacket

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This vintage suit jacket was made in the 1940s.  It has wide peak lapels and a two button front.  At some point, a third button was added, which does not match.  There  is significant fraying to the hem, wear to the cuffs, and repairwork to the lining.
 Chest: 22″
Sleeve: 25″
Shoulders: 18″
Length: 31″

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Johnson Woolen Mills Mackinaw

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This vintage hunting coat was made by Johnson Woolen mills. It has a button front and four snap closure pockets.  The rear game pouch closes with brass talon chain zippers. The coat is lined in red flannel. The interior pocket has torn.
Chest: 25″ (doubled = 50″)Sleeve: 25-1/4″Shoulders: 20″

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Hunting Coat Preview

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Red and black hunting mackinaws. All kinds of different patterns. Zip fronts, button fronts, caped, two pocket, four pocket, six pocket. A perfect casual vintage winter coat. Coming fall/winter 2012.

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Top Row, from left: Midwest Outerwear, Maine Guide, Soo, Penney’s

Bottom Row, from left: Woolrich, Johnson, Soo, Soo