Why it’s end game? What is so special about this label? I see too vintage collectors go crazy about this label a lotEndgame jacket in the vintage game.
Why it’s end game? What is so special about this label? I see too vintage collectors go crazy about this label a lotEndgame jacket in the vintage game.
The particular jacket might not be end game, but if you search “Ralphs Pugh” you will find a thread of this maker. Here’s a couple of quick examples of what they produced.Why it’s end game? What is so special about this label? I see too vintage collectors go crazy about this label a lot
I sure would like to find this one. From the 1943 Sears catalog. Button front rough out. Don't see this style, may be a reaction to wartime shortages.
Never seen one outside the catalog.
Love the contrasting lapel, lining, half belt
Wow, the contrasting lapels, plaid lining, half belt…whew…what a beautiful jacketI sure would like to find this one. From the 1943 Sears catalog. Button front rough out. Don't see this style, may be a reaction to wartime shortages.
Never seen one outside the catalog.
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The style turned to Capeskin in the 1944 catalog. The Capeskin was always a choice in the 30s and 40s. By 1944 in was the only leather available in the Sears catalog. No doubt another reaction to WWII shortages.
Note the use of the term "Cossack" jacket. This was a carry over from the "true" Cossack style which had no side gussets, sewn back to front with a triangle the waist with adjuster. They are typically short. When sides were added c.1934 they continued to refer to jackets as Cossack. The name sort of became an advertising word with little attachment to a certain style.
That is my take on the term. The term faded by the 1950s, too old fashion sounding.
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The style turned to Capeskin in the 1944 catalog. The Capeskin was always a choice in the 30s and 40s. By 1944 in was the only leather available in the Sears catalog. No doubt another reaction to WWII shortages.
Note the use of the term "Cossack" jacket. This was a carry over from the "true" Cossack style which had no side gussets, sewn back to front with a triangle the waist with adjuster. They are typically short. When sides were added c.1934 they continued to refer to jackets as Cossack. The name sort of became an advertising word with little attachment to a certain style.
That is my take on the term. The term faded by the 1950s, too old fashion sounding.
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There are probably vintage jackets we will never see, gone. I have never seen a jacket like this. Read the description. It is reversible. I have a couple of reversible jackets, neither this old. This image is from the 1930 catalog, despite the use of the zipper none are advertised in the Sears catalog until 1933 and on limited models.
This style of jacket was very popular during this era often referred to as a "blouse".
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