Saw a vintage leather jacket today... have a question about the cuffs

[Kuro]

So... the cuffs had two patches of what I would call wool sewn into the cuffs. The jacket also has snaps for what I assume was a matching wool collar.

Should I assume those patches of wool inside the cuffs were fancy wrist warmers, preventing wind from entering the cuff when riding?

I thought it was interesting, never seen it as a jacket feature before, and wanted to know more so sharing here.

Note the hidden lapel snaps. It was a treat for me to see that.

Thanks!

 

[photo2u]

So... the cuffs had two patches of what I would call wool sewn into the cuffs. The jacket also has snaps for what I assume was a matching wool collar.

Should I assume those patches of wool inside the cuffs were fancy wrist warmers, preventing wind from entering the cuff when riding?

I thought it was interesting, never seen it as a jacket feature before, and wanted to know more so sharing here.

Note the hidden lapel snaps. It was a treat for me to see that.

Thanks!

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Love your Cal. I have seen those features in other jackets before. You are correct about your assumptions for the purpose of the mouton in the inner lining. When you get a chance, please use a little tallow around the neck area and the entire jacket.

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

This would have been how they originally looked. Your guess about keeping the wind out is correct.

 

[Kuro]

Love your Cal. I have seen those features in other jackets before. You are correct about your assumptions for the purpose of the mouton in the inner lining. When you get a chance, please use a little tallow around the neck area and the entire jacket.

Sadly, not my jacket. It was on a rack for sale at a vintage market in Raleigh NC. I enjoy learning about "features" in vintage jackets, so it was a treat to see.

 

[Kuro]

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This would have been how they originally would have looked. Your guess about keeping the wind out is correct.

Awesome! Thanks for sharing this example!

 

[Leather Walker]

So... the cuffs had two patches of what I would call wool sewn into the cuffs. The jacket also has snaps for what I assume was a matching wool collar.

Should I assume those patches of wool inside the cuffs were fancy wrist warmers, preventing wind from entering the cuff when riding?

I thought it was interesting, never seen it as a jacket feature before, and wanted to know more so sharing here.

Note the hidden lapel snaps. It was a treat for me to see that.

Thanks!

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This is a precious 50s Cal! All their jackets have these fur patches inside cuffs as an identity feature.
Was it at a good price? Grab it if you see again!

 

[Kuro]

There was no price tag on it, and I did not ask about it as I am not a collector. Might have been differnt if it looked like it fit me and I wanted to wear it. (In a general sense, not just THIS jacket.)

Thanks for the input though!