There were many leather jacket manufacturers in the 1920s-1950s, each with their own range of models. Each model had options, and changed year to year. Designs changed, hardware changed. What I'm getting at is there were a lot of unique designs made over the years which interest the people on...
There's a lot here on modern work boots, but not much on the originals.
I'll start this one off with period advertisements. Please share your 1920s-1960s work boots. I'd love to see how the details compare with the modern ones.
1927
As an offshoot of the repro western belt thread, I thought we should have one dedicated to the originals, and to how the style changed over the years.
1927 Sears. Vaguely western embossing, but still a dress belt
1930 Sears. Cowboy Belt
1931 Sears
1932 Sears
1932 Sears
I just re-listed this one. eBay pulled it just before its end because it was a reproduction listed as a reproduction. Customer service told that the vintage reproduction section is only for authentic reproductions and not for reproductions and that I should remove the word reproduction from my...
Jay Bar Are brand. Waldes zippers. Pleated back, adjuster belt sides.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281287612435
Chest (pit to pit): 22" (doubled = 44")
Shoulder to shoulder: 19"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 24-1/2"
Length (base of collar to hem): 25"
Union Suits. Even around the turn of the century, ads talk about how old fashioned red flannel, drop seat models are.
Makers came up with all kinds of variations to minimize buttons and potential gaps.
Two-piece versions were also made. They were also knit like the long versions...
Early 1930s
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271423336178
Chest (pit to pit): 25"
Shoulder to shoulder: 20"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25"
Length (base of collar to hem): 28"
Mid 1930s
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271423335577
Chest (pit to pit): 24"
Shoulder to shoulder: 20"
Sleeve (shoulder...
1930s overcoat by Milcraft. Great details and fabric
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281279971937
Chest (pit to pit): 24" (doubled = 48")
Shoulder to shoulder: 19"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26-1/2"
Length: 49"
At the turn of the 20th century, fur coats were the best product on the market for motoring and for activities involving prolonged exposure to wind and the elements. Fur was warm, lighter in weight than wool of a comparable warmth, and was water and wind resistant. It was also expensive.
It was...
At the turn of the 20th century, fur coats were the best product on the market for motoring and for activities involving prolonged exposure to wind and the elements. Fur was warm, lighter in weight than wool of a comparable warmth, and was water and wind resistant. It was also expensive.
It was...
Post your vintage photos of leather jackets
Let's try (for the most part) to keep this more in the direction of civilian jackets, 1920s-1950s, and as much as possible to keep to higher resolution and first generation images.
1920s/early 1930s?
(Breaking my own rule, but hey, it's a cool...
I recently bought an original 1929 advertising pamphlet advertising King-o-FUR jackets. I've scanned it in for you all to enjoy, and have transcribed the more interesting bits.
The fur blouse gave rise to the laskinlamb jacket. The style was pioneered by the Edes Robe Tanning Co.
The...
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