Post '30s belt-back jackets and suits

[Marc Chevalier]

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From the 1930s. Did a Fedora Lounger buy it? http://www.rubylane.com/item/660928-MU009H/ca-1920s-Curlee-Clothes-3

 

[Marc Chevalier]

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Thick cotton, also from the 1930s. Sold for a steal. Did a Lounger win it? http://www.rubylane.com/item/293622-1096/Sharp-1930s-Menx92s-Vintage-White

 

[Mario]

Late 60's belted-back sportcoat from Spain. With the shoulder yoke, the belt that's only sewn on to the side-seams of the jacket and the center vent it reminds me a lot of old German belted-backs. I removed the pocket flaps and even though the center vent was quite common on older German jackets I'm pondering the possibility of having it closed.

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[Qirrel]

Are those bound buttonholes? Not sure if I like the look of those or not.

 

[Mario]

Yes, they're leather-bound. As it happens it's a detail I'm not particulary fond of myself, I prefer them stitched. It wasn't really possible to make out in the original photos and it wasn't mentioned in the listing either. I don't think there's anything I can do about it as the construction is rather elaborate.

 

[thunderw21]

That's a nice one you have there, definitely reminds me of German belted backs.

 

[Mario]

Thanks.

It's the next best thing to the real McCoy - and as I can't seem to find any originals, I have to, at least for the time being, resort to...er...what's the proper term here? Surrogate or vicarious satisfactions?

 

[avedwards]

It's the next best thing to the real McCoy - and as I can't seem to find any originals, I have to, at least for the time being, resort to...er...what's the proper term here? Surrogate or vicarious satisfactions?

The two you have are very nice though, especially the second one. Should you ever decide that they're not authentic enough for you then please let me know.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

With the shoulder yoke, the belt that's only sewn on to the side-seams of the jacket and the center vent it reminds me a lot of old German belted-backs.

From 1948

 

[Mario]

Fantastic! Thanks a lot. Say - where do you keep diggin' these out from?

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Together with Janet I once bought a bunch of "Schneidermeister" magazine on the fleamarket. The new batch (including this picture) is coming from a friend who is rather forum-shy and not a member here or in the other one. He doesnt't own a scanner so he asked me if I wanted to lend a part of his collection.

 

[Mario]

He doesnt't own a scanner so he asked me if I wanted to lend a part of his collection.

No second thoughts!

 

[herringbonekid]

Mario, the german site www.return2style.de used to sell a CD with tons of German illustrations from 1928-49. i bought one years ago but not sure if they still do it.
this sort of thing:

 

[Mario]

Thanks for the info. Flo just told me that the CD is no longer available.

 

[Chasseur]

Here's one I found recently that I just put on ebay. If it was my size I would keep it.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?63349-Belted-action-back-sportcoat-42-linen-1970s-does-the-1930s!&p=1433990#post1433990

 

[sproily]

My friend donated this to me today

Some mothbites and quite a lot of dust. Will need to tactfully take in the waist but otherwise the fit is perfect...

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Cool suit, Sproily. But is it younger than 1930s?
Chrome posted a double breasted version this in this thread: Vintage european (german) suits

 

[Baron Kurtz]

they also of course have this knickerbocker pattern:

http://www.return2style.de/homepage.htm

Mario, the german site www.return2style.de used to sell a CD with tons of German illustrations from 1928-49. i bought one years ago but not sure if they still do it.
this sort of thing:

 

[sproily]

Cool suit, Sproily. But is it younger than 1930s?
Chrome posted a double breasted version this in this thread: Vintage european (german) suits

Mine is 30's-40's.

Chrome's is early 60's (buttons and waistband tape).

I have a 40's suit with similar buttons as this one and the materials also speak for that era. Very early 40's most likely: 40-42.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Cool suit, Sproily. But is it younger than 1930s?

This is an excellent misunderstanding. I suspect sproily has read the thread title "Post '30s belt-back jackets and suits" not as: use this thread for belt back jackets and suits produced after ["post"] the 1930s, but rather as : post [show] your 1930s belt back jackets and suits.

Both interpretations of the title are accurate! Don'tcha just love the nuances of the English language? All, however, is remedied by altering the thread title to "Post-'30s". Then there is no ambiguity.

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