Original 1930's JC Penny Railroad Coat

[Xopher]

This is why I never have any money...because as soon as I save it some rare old gem pops up that I have to rescue...and poof wallet full of flies. I give you an original 1930s JC Penny Railroad Coat. I plan on moving it onward when I find someone who will value it as much as me, but for now I'm going to try to get some good photos to document it and share with you all. Here are some quick photos I got with my phone, when my friend gets back in town with the camera Id like to do some better photos.

I dug this up while visiting my mother in Montana. As far as I know this would be early to mid 1930s. Judging by the label its got the stylized art deco Indian head logo which was really popular around 1934. You can see the remnants of the Garment Union label. These are just my guesstimates, someone else might be able to date it better than I can. I wear about a size 42.5 or 43 and it fits nicely, maybe ever so slightly on the small side. I would love to have a really nice repro of this in a size larger but I cant find anybody who still makes them. Anyway, here tis. Would love to hear your thoughts and comments on it and further history if anybody knows it.

 

[handymike]

Wow! That's just awesome......

 

[willyto]

That is one amazing coat and it fits you perfectly. Don't sell this one!

 

[EmergencyIan]

Just wow! It's not what I expected to see.

- Ian

 

[TREEMAN]

That is a great find............

 

[Sloan1874]

Sell it to Real McCoy or RRL, they'll pay through the nose for an original that they can copy!

 

[Xopher]

I sold a Grizzly jacket to Ralph Lauren Co. A while back. I wonder what they did with it. Maybe I'll start doing repros of this railroad coat, now where the blue blazes do I turn up 32oz wool fabric?

 

[Willybob]

That RR coat is amazing! I want one!

 

[Americanaaa Mark]

I like this a lot. Are there lots of moth holes in it? That's been my luck with vintage and antique wool.

 

[ton312]

 

[Superfluous]

Fantastic!

 

[Xopher]

I like this a lot. Are there lots of moth holes in it? That's been my luck with vintage and antique wool.

Luckily not a single moth hole, it's been kept in a montana town with an elevation too high for moths

 

[ton312]

I've been "fav'ing" this one on Etsy for an eternity:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/173972624/size-large-42r-early-1900s-amazing-heavy
https://www.etsy.com
Wondered how it would fit. This is easily one of the coolest I've seen on the board. Never sell it.

 

[Iron Horse]

Sell it to Real McCoy or RRL, they'll pay through the nose for an original that they can copy!

Except RRL will make it in China.

 

[Feraud]

Looks great. It's a keeper!

 

[Xopher]

I think I'm going to keep it and start working up a pattern tomorrow. I am on the hunt for 32oz wool with the goal of reproducing the jacket. Big project but I'm really excited about it

 

[tmitchell59]

I think I'm going to keep it and start working up a pattern tomorrow. I am on the hunt for 32oz wool with the goal of reproducing the jacket. Big project but I'm really excited about it

You are going to make this Coat? That is very interesting. I have had similar ideas, but no Skills. I even recently purchased a rather tattered wool jacket with this same label. I've not seen many jackets with this label.

I'll write you a message.

thanks

 

[Davy Crockett]

That is a fantastic coat and if reproduced today I'm sure it would be sold out in no time, great styling and details.

D

 

[rocketeer]

Nice thick wool coat you have there. But hey! Whats with the pics, somethings missing. Yes there's no Zombie Strangle pose

 

[Le voyageur]

Those are my favorite coats,seen a few ,but never a 44 ,would buy one for sure ,heavy wool and horsehide,hope you go ahead with your project.