Did you have to layer with your wool-lined Highwayman?That would mean you could layer less with a jacket with an alpaca lining.I don't think you would find alpaca significantly warmer than a heavy wool lining though.I have alpaca lined jackets and find they can be a little itch-inducing with...
I don't know about normal but I think some manufacturers use glue on some seams which eases the sewing process but makes future repairs difficult if not impossible.
It is discussed in dudewuttheheck's blog as below...
I did a search for this but could not see it listed already-A link to Dunhill's About Smoke.Can be downloaded as a PDF.Pipes,tobacco and smokers requisites from the early 1900's.
https://archive.org/details/b24919512
I'm reminded of David Lean's Lawrence Of Arabia.An Army Sergeant makes the hackneyed "What do you think you look like" observation on Lawrence's Arab dress.I have my own opinion on who looks elegant and sophisticated.
The collar looks like it might be irritating in terms of interfering with crash helmet straps.I like the colour and think it would look great after several years of riding.
Seattle Woolen Co jacket in goat leather-Under £30?
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/517562695/1980sgenuine-goat-skin-brown?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=seattle+woolen+co&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&referring_page_type=market
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