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This vintage shawl collar mackinaw was made by sears. While it was made around 1970, the style remained unchanged since the 1910s save for material. In the early models, they were generally wool, by the 1930s and 1940s, many were canvas with sheepskin linings and collars. This example replaces that sheepskin with acrylic pile, and the canvas shell with corduroy, but the idea is the same. This coat has four main front patch pockets. Two have smaller cigarette pockets on them, which close with Talon zippers. There is a loop for closing the collar when it is turned up. The coat still has all of its original tags and has never been worn.
Chest (pit to pit): 22″ (doubled =44″)
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 24-1/2″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 17″
Length (collar to hem): 36″
Another look at the Airman model Z shirt. Zips and snaps! How modern!
Model Z for Zipper- a Talon Zipper that is. 1947
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This vintage bathing suit was made in the 1930s by Hardwick. It is horizontally ribbed wool, with piped racing stripes down the side seams. It has a wide white belt, with a solid brass silvertone chevron buckle. The key / change pocket is located in the belt as opposed to the suit itself. It is partially lined and has a zipper for the original removable tank top. Other than a bit of oxidation on the buckle, these trunks are in great shape.
Waist unstretched (side to side): 13″ (doubled = 26″)
Waist stretched (side to side): 16″ (doubled = 32″)
Side: 8-1/2″
Rise: 14″
Made by a high schooler in the 1930s, this patchwork leather vest sports a very early zipper.
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