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  1. tmitchell59

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Interesting early Hercules wool lined. This was made by the earliest producers for Sears. I have yet to determine the maker though I have an idea. This jacket is among the last of the wool lined. Distinctive by the full Kidney panel, c.1950. I have one like it in Green interior also a size...
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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    This may be the most attractive "grizzly" I have seen to date.
  3. tmitchell59

    “A. Pritzker & Sons” Research: Air-O-Coat, Pritzker Sportswear, Pritzker Fine Outerwear etc.

    So Nice!
  4. tmitchell59

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    The trimming of Heavy jackets was in relationship to the Lost World Test I sold. The weight was not a factor. It is all about the braided trim. I never found one till recently. Now I have this steerhide by California Sportswear and one by Roughwear Clothing. I don't believe these were...
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    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Just received these 2 wools on the Hottest day of the year! They are cool so that helps. The cow hair vest is a Peter's and it is like new and big Red, White and Blue -Chippewa Falls Wisconsin Old Field and Stream Peter's Cow hair vest
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    “A. Pritzker & Sons” Research: Air-O-Coat, Pritzker Sportswear, Pritzker Fine Outerwear etc.

    You are to be congratulated on another fine history! I can't recall having seen Pritzker jackets other than the one I own, pictured below. I purchased this jacket years ago. I was attracted by the 40s Hercules label and very military look. I knew they had military contracts. This is the...
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Trying on my new Hercules braided trim in Steerhide. Made by California Sportswear Co. Late 1950s.
  9. tmitchell59

    Sears Motorcylce Jacket History 1949-1963

    Here I am strutting around in a couple of the most cool Hercules jackets. I started up my youtube channel. I will do several videos featuring these 2 braided trim. this video is a preview. check out my channel for more exciting videos!
  10. tmitchell59

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Yes, this is a Roughwear jacket. The label and French seems tell the tale. standard dark brown of the early 50s. Interesting what else is on the size tag. RW is sometimes on these.
  11. tmitchell59

    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

    Red, White and Blue wool.
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    Popped collars

    Always.
  14. tmitchell59

    1929? Woman’s Western Cossack Jacket “the Jacket Shop” 20s 30s

    Nice piece of jacket history. can't read the label that well. The Jacket Shop? This was a very popular style for men and women in the 20s/30s. I've seen some beautiful women's jackets, very clean, like your jacket. Any size in this jackets is quite hard to find. The Men's sizes seem to...
  15. tmitchell59

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    I was going to make an offer, but too much hassle. Nice jacket, late 40s by the zipper pull. Not a Pugh. As said above, probably All Weather brand.
  16. tmitchell59

    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

    You are fortunate to own one. I obviously like them too!
  17. tmitchell59

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Too small for me or it would be gone. Size 38? https://www.ebay.com/itm/176519557730?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=9_uFQVQzRa6&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=qwq2X50PT7y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
  19. tmitchell59

    Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

    Interesting. This is only the 3rd Mission leather I have seen. The other 2 were identical, but one brown one black. I recently sold my brown model. is this your jacket?
  20. tmitchell59

    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

    I love it! You do find interesting items. This is incredibly cool and warm at the same time!
  21. tmitchell59

    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

    This is the premier Wool I own. 1940 Admiral Byrd, by Roughwear. This jacket is discussed above. The best I have owned.
  22. tmitchell59

    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

    Here are a few I can find pictures of. These Wools are my prized collection. I have others in storage, but no pictures I can find. Hercules-I have 2 in this style Not sure what brand this one is!? This one came from England-Sportclad
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    Let's talk about wool coats, jackets, and vests

    Sportclad

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