1940s Canadian Tropal Coat

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271731865127
This vintage coat was the Canadian version of the English Tropal coat. While the British versions were originally insulated with sheepskin, and later kapok, this is lined with a green pile. The coat is single breasted, with a wide overlap and internal windflap to keep out the harsh North African winds. The oversized collar flips up and latches for extra protection. The buttonholes are leather backed for durability and the collar is wool faced. The lining is removable via Newey snaps.

Chest (pit to pit): 26″ (doubled = 52″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 20″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 27″
Length (base of collar to hem): 46″

1930s – 1940s Hercules sheeplined work vest

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271418501090
This vintage work vest was sold by Sears under their Hercules workwear label in the late 1930s or early 1940s. It predates the (R) on the label which would come after WWII. It has a high necked cut favored by work vests due to the greater warmth and protection it offered. The vest has two pockets and a full sheepskin lining. Construction and materials are similar to the shawl collared sheepskin mackinaws sold by Hercules at the same period.

Chest (pit to pit): 22″
Length: 22″

Spiegel Front Quarter Horsehide leather jacket

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281050512045

This vintage long half-belt was sold by Spiegel in the 1950s. It is made of front quarter horsehide with a sheepskin lining. It has an action bi-swing back, belt back, two flapped front pockets, with handwarmer pockets and a diagonal zip chest pocket. The sheepskin lining extends three quarters down with the remainder, and the sleeves, being quilted rayon. The jacket has a conmar zipper, but the zipper tape has rotted at the bottom, so it will need to be replaced.

Chest: 23″

Shoulder to Shoulder: 19″

Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25″

Monarch Jackets for Boys- 1946

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

Monarch Leather Jackets – 1944

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

Monarch Aeropelt

Shawl Collar Mackinaw- worn

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

The original owner of the mackinaw seen in this post.

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