Good eye Terry.
That whole left side is not aligned..... on closer inspection it doesn't look like there was a terribly muffed Main Zip replacement to cause this. The era of the zip seems like it could be original. The stops seem to be equal distance from the pull and the remaining tracks on each side above the zipper in the collar close up appear to be the same distance. I can't see any obvious wonky stitching either.
You see this sometimes in old jackets but USUALLY you can tell why. Could this be different hide panels just aging differently??? Maybe one side got wet and there was nominal but discernable shrinkage??? As is often seen, the graining on the right side is much more pronounced----night and day compared to the left side.
I wonder---has anyone ever been able to fix this sort of situation??? Perhaps a cleaning and conditioning would soften both panels and maybe bring them closer to alignment???
Too bad the sleeve length is only 21.5"! I was getting excited until I saw that :-(Pretty Cool Vintage Grais HH A-2/Square Pocket Mash Up----some arm wear/patina and Knits look good. XS size. Really good price for this jacket on a BIN IMO.... Wish it were a fit for me.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/265277627185?hash=item3dc3c75b31:g:qs4AAOSwAQphIGPF
Yep! As stated these Buco made relabeled jackets were sold through Sears and sold under this label. I believe Terry had or has a catalog shot of them. Not sure how long the line was available. Actually these jackets are even more rare than a Buco, as the label itself is seldom seen.So Allstate = Buco?
Yep! As stated these Buco made relabeled jackets were sold through Sears and sold under this label.[/QUOTE
The first catalog shot of have of a Allstate is 1955 and another shot in 1957. I'm thinking they had Wool lined Buco made All states which would go back to late 40s. I would have to look at the Herc thread, I can't remember it all. The Allstate jackets were in the automotive section not men's wear. No doubt Bucco made this jacket.
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1957
Looks like one of his cowhide test jackets. Here's another one :This must be an early Field Leathers:
https://www.marrkt.com/collections/field-leathers/products/the-michigan
Wicker park on Milwaukee. I hadn’t been either. Daughter’s 15 now and into thrifting.Damn and it’s a long! Haven’t been to ragstick in ages. Surprised it’s still open! Belmont store?
Right! This is the same jacket. Thank you!Looks almost exactly as this (also Scovill zips) which I am told is Branded Garments View attachment 355525 View attachment 355526
I have not noticed Alan Crest before. Cool jacket just wish it was a size larger
This guy sewed it:
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And this girl wore it...
This is a a 50s "Bikers" jacket.
This is an imitation of a 50s "Bikers" jacket.