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Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

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tmitchell59

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What is the era of the Fieldmaster label? same as the Oakbrook? Or earlier, this one looks pretty sturdy, I have the Oakbrook one and the Hercules one (60s and 50s respectively), both are quitenssential rebel without a cause flight jacket, well made.https://www.ebay.com/itm/293398166024?ul_noapp=true

The Fieldmaster label goes back to the mid 50s the Oakbrook label starts around 1962.

This catalog page is from 1961 and show the Fieldmaster label on a variety of leather jackets. They used the Oakbrook and Fieldmaster label on identical jackets. I've owned several jackets like the model is wearing they came with Oakbrook and Fieldmaster labels. I've also seen this jacket with the Appalachian Tanned and Tailored label. I assume they made the for Sears.

The Fieldmaster labels goes through changes during it's life. I don't think it lasted pasted the Oakbrook label.

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The Fieldmaster label goes back to the mid 50s the Oakbrook label starts around 1962.

This catalog page is from 1961 and show the Fieldmaster label on a variety of leather jackets. They used the Oakbrook and Fieldmaster label on identical jackets. I've owned several jackets like the model is wearing they came with Oakbrook and Fieldmaster labels. I've also seen this jacket with the Appalachian Tanned and Tailored label. I assume they made the for Sears.

The Fieldmaster labels goes through changes during it's life. I don't think it lasted pasted the Oakbrook label.

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Oy, seeing those prices... If I had a time machine, I think shopping at Sears would make my Top Ten things to do. Even adjusted for inflation, in 2020 US dollars the surcoats would come in at around $290, the motorcycle jacket at around $270, and the one the model's wearing at just under $200.
 

Downunder G Man

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Genuine Harley Davidson Black High Grade Leather Men's Jacket - MADE IN USA

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine...163931133551?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10

Black café racer. For sale in Australia. Converted back to USD this will be a real deal. Size US "Medium"

My question is who made this for the HD Motor Co ? Looks very Schott or Vanson maybe ?

Of course I could be way off ! HD jackets in the dealers in Australia have been India/Vietnam/China/Pakistan for years
 

Guppy

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Genuine Harley Davidson Black High Grade Leather Men's Jacket - MADE IN USA

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine...163931133551?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10

Black café racer. For sale in Australia. Converted back to USD this will be a real deal. Size US "Medium"

My question is who made this for the HD Motor Co ? Looks very Schott or Vanson maybe ?

Of course I could be way off ! HD jackets in the dealers in Australia have been India/Vietnam/China/Pakistan for years
The tag says Made in the USA.
 

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