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  1. tmitchell59

    Leather Vest: Walter Dyer (42) Mid West Deerskin (44)

    Walter Dyer vest size 42. Doesn't fit me. Good luck with The Buttons! Get something affordable and have FUN! $55 shipped in Conus
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    Montgomery Ward (Windward) Motorcycle Jacket History 1947-1963

    This will cover the Three Amigos of the Catalog World Post WWII was the Motorcycle jacket boom (The Golden Age). Young men coming out the service looking for some fun take to the open road. Riding Gear had been produced since the invent of the Motorcycle. Regional Shops all over the country...
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    J.C.Penney (Sportclad) Motorcycle Jacket History 1947-1963

    Post WWII was the Motorcycle jacket boom (The Golden Age). Young men coming out the service looking for some fun take to the open road. Riding Gear had been produced since the invent of the Motorcycle. Regional Shops all over the country were producing riding wear for Civilian and Police work...
  4. tmitchell59

    Fine Creek Virginia Beach-Shrink to Fit-

    Too much to write out and it is a visual so need to watch the Videos. Start with the "Damage" video The jacket was found after 24 hours in the Rain! Left By Accident! by ME in my backyard and it was raining. Completely soaked. I brought it in and it had no finish damage. I decided to put...
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    Vintage c.1946 Durable Pony Hide half-belt-Size 38?

    I get lots of request for vintage half-belts, so here you go. This Durable in Pony Hide has a well sewn Talon zipper that dates c.1946. The Pony is in excellent health, the finish has been worn as shown. There is neck hem wear in the light lining, but both labels remain intact. The Talon...
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    Vintage 1950s Albert Richard Horsehide Jacket-Size 42/44

    I had this in another thread and it got lost. Albert Richard was a brand/label used by Fried-Ostermann in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Albert goes back to the 1920s selling a variety of men's outerwear. They also had contracts for military equipment during the war years. This is a very popular style...
  8. tmitchell59

    Vintage Leather Jackets-Fall 2021-For Sale

    Jacket weather is here where I live. I've had a good season buying and the closets are bulging! These jackets must move to allow for proper Flow. Here are a few with more details coming Albert Richard size 42/44 Windward c.late 50s Size 46 Seattle Woolen Horsehide Police...
  9. tmitchell59

    1934 Gibson Soprano Ukulele-Uke "RARE"

    Not a leather jacket. Just put it on ebay and thought I would do a heads up here. I hope this is not a violaton! Yes, I used the Rare word for this all mahogany bodied X braced Gibson Ukulele. Yes again, X braced Top. Beautiful Sunburst finish on Top-Back-Sides-Neck like the Original Jumbo...
  10. tmitchell59

    1950 Sears Hercules Motorcycle Jacket-40/42

    Another Beauty from the Fabulous 50s! No Hercules label, but most likely made by one of the Sears providers. Has the original through belt with 40 marked. No leather tag, but it is Steerhide. Many of the Sears through belts were made of Steerhide, many were labeled "styled and made in...
  11. tmitchell59

    Vintage 1940s All Weather brand Horsehide Police Jacket-Size 42

    Another Vintage Beauty from my personal collection. Re-lined and Detachable collar by Dave Sheeley. As much as I like this jacket it does not fit me now. All Weather was based in San Francisco and produced a variety of work related leather jackets. This Talon Zipper dates this jacket to the...
  13. tmitchell59

    Cooper Sportswear Steerhide Cafe Racer Style-Size 46

    Always many great Cafe Racers out there. I say that each time I sell one another great one. Here we go again with a beautiful Cooper Sportswear CR in unlabeled Brown Steerhide. This jacket includes the original zip in lining for full season protection if you need. The leather on this...
  14. tmitchell59

    Harley Davidson MC jacket: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

    Yes, this jacket has all three. I'll start with the Good. Pictures tell the story. Good: The jacket has a high Cool factor! Check the pics. I don't know the model, but don't think many of them show up. I need to learn some basics of HD vintage jackets. I was always a HD Cycle Champ...
  15. tmitchell59

    50s Leather Quality; Rants & Raves

    I've written this thread in my mind a few times. A couple of recent jacket post got me going. I started this thread in another post and copied it here. This isn't a court and I'm just ranting. Curious what others think on the subject. Here is how I started. How about a a thread on 50s...
  16. tmitchell59

    Two Basket Case Beauties from Bygone Days

    They both came in the same day much to my surprise. Here are a couple of Unboxing Videos. Before I give it away. What is so odd about this jacket? I didn't even notice when I bought it.
  17. tmitchell59

    3 Taubers "Civilian" Jackets

    I hadn't done a Thread for some time. I do have several other Taubers threads if you are interested in the Brand. Just search Taubers with my name. Taubers has been a company I have followed after the 1st jacket deal I did here. Taubers is listed as beginning business in San Francisco, Ca...
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    Sears Oakbrook Cafe Racer 1960s-Size 42?

    Very cool, but too small for me Oakbrook Cafe Racer. These jackets are pretty scarce. I've only seen a couple. I don't think they are even in the Sears catalog. The leather is in good shape as is the lining. Main zip is a very nice Talon and works fine. One sleeve zipper is missing teeth...
  20. tmitchell59

    MONARCH? MOTORCYCLE JACKET HORSEHIDE UNLABELED-42/44

    I'm getting deep into the closet to bring this jacket out for sale. I've owned this jacket for several years and it always brings positive comments when it is shown. It is one of the finest hides I own. The wool lining indicates to me late 40s production. All the motorcycle jacket makers...
  21. tmitchell59

    1950s Rare and Beautiful Durable Cafe Racer-Horsehide size Small

    The pictures really tell the story since I have little information about the Durable Brand or this jacket. Durable is a Canadian Brand most well known for possible being the jacket worn by Marlon Brando in The Wild Ones movie. I can date this jacket as pre 1954. John Lang and Sons quite...
  22. tmitchell59

    2 Vintage Californians-1950s-Chrome Tanned Steerhide

    I will be putting up full details tonight/tomorrow. The well worn is marked a size 42, the near mint is marked a size 40 but wears/fits like a 44/46 One is well broken in the other needs to be broken in. Size 42 Marked size 40-wears fits like a 44/46
  23. tmitchell59

    1950 Taubers Horsehide Police jacket-Detachable Collar-40/42

    Each time I sell a Taubers I recall my first transaction on this classified. A seller, long gone, sold me some jackets and told me to watch for Taubers. Since then I have owned several and three in my closet. The Brand really got me curious about researching the makers. Taubers started...

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