he reached out to me on instagram, i've had a jacket from him before. It looked like 18" pit to pit but you’re right his measurements seemed off. I passed him on to Jon as a potential buyer. Anyway it's in amazing condition and if it doesn't fit i'm sure there will be interest from Japanese collectors.The guy was not clear on the measurements, so I took the chance. I'm not too confident it will fit but will see.
he reached out to me on instagram, i've had a jacket from him before. It looked like 18" pit to pit but you’re right his measurements seemed off. I passed him on to Jon as a potential buyer. Anyway it's in amazing condition and if it doesn't fit i'm sure there will be interest from Japanese collectors.
Also looks the same as this WD@ton312 obviously hard to say between the brands you mention, but I'm pretty sure this is Natal/Natel. The lapel shape+laces+extra length in the back. Looks the same as this https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/natal-cross-zip-42.102096/
A great jacket nonetheless. Fingers crossed it fits you!
Got this Schott on the way. Apparently brown horsehide. May be short but also short is good sooooo
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My thoughts too gonna try to find out more once it arrives. Advertised as horsehide but no idea reallyShouldn't it have Horsehide tag?
As nice as I have seen of this most interesting style! A great label, great condition and a possible fit. That is the whole package. Like you, I've seen plenty of pics of these combo jackets, but many are in poor condition. They seem to use capeskin, which is most fragile at this age.Got this 40s Golden Fleece on the way. I absolutely adore the vintage leather and wool cross zip sports jackets and I've never seen one for sale before. I'm sure there are some others floating around, but I see a lot more of these in vintage photos than I see listed for sale. Measurements suggest it should fit me quite well. I'm cautiously excited.
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Thanks for the fantastic catalogue photos!As nice as I have seen of this most interesting style! A great label, great condition and a possible fit. That is the whole package. Like you, I've seen plenty of pics of these combo jackets, but many are in poor condition. They seem to use capeskin, which is most fragile at this age.
1941 Sears Roebuck catalog
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Thanks for the fantastic catalogue photos!
The capeskin was my one hangup, but the overall condition is so nice and I love this style so much that I had to go for it. Hopefully it's not to dry and if it is, I'll condition it immediately.
Wow that is a gorgeous piece! Very cool color combination. That's good to know. I will definitely make sure to be careful with it.Congrats on an awesome jacket, Jake. The capeskin looks to be in great shape. I’ve got a knitted wool/capeskin shawl collar sweater. Not like yours. But the capeskin held up fine after all them years (~ 80 years old). It is fragile don’t get me wrong. In fact, it’s quite thin and has a delicate hand. So handle with care when you get the jacket.
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DaaaaaaaaangGot this Schott on the way. Apparently brown horsehide. May be short but also short is good sooooo
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Woah. That's awesome.Got this Schott on the way. Apparently brown horsehide. May be short but also short is good sooooo
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