Yes please.I believe I have found the answer to your question, in the process answered a few of my own. Your questions helped put a few things together. I had never considered the addition of the side gussets or the significance. Now I see it. I will do a thread on my findings.
This is making so much sense for me now with the Hercules Cossack. Thanks!Yes, those Hercules “fancy back” jackets were based on the cossack style, and were around 23.5in (25in including collar) down the back. They also made a long version with 2in added, so there are a few out there with 25.5in backs measured without the collar.
They also made a long version with 2in added, so there are a few out there with 25.5in backs measured without the collar.
So it would seem like there were some big changes in the early 30s that paved the way for the leather jackets we know today.
My guess is smokes and to keep it dry. I am just guessing though.What did people typically keep in the chest pocket that it being rubber lined is a stand-out feature?
In a word, yes. You continue to be on target. Perhaps we could call it the "Modern" jacket. One of the other pavers is the first zipper in the 1931 catalog. Can not underestimate that development.
I need to get my ducks in a row and do the thread. I've got pieces and I know others here do also. I want to get all the pieces in one place and see what they look like. Maybe I am the only one who didn't get it or maybe I'm all wrong. We will see.
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My guess is smokes and to keep it dry. I am just guessing though.
Ask Thedi. He uses those art deco styled ones (top left, center bottom) on the Atlas I just got and a few other models.
Sharp eye, Thedi does indeed use those. But I'm rather hesitant to ask one maker to supply the buttons for another maker's projectAsk Thedi. He uses those art deco styled ones (top left, center bottom) on the Atlas I just got and a few other models.
Yea, I'd be too haha. I personally love those buttons so good luck sourcing them and I look forward to seeing what creation they end up on.Sharp eye, Thedi does indeed use those. But I'm rather hesitant to ask one maker to supply the buttons for another maker's project
Where can I buy buttons like this? (in small quantities)
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