Seattle Woolen Company-Sport Togs Leather Jacket

[tmitchell59]

This is a first attempt at using youtube slide show maker. I put all the pics in the mix and didn't do any editing, so it came out way too long. Over 5 minutes.

The Jacket is stunning. As nice in person as it looks in the pictures. Probably a size 36/38, no bigger. No fit pics. I have some on the Form I will try in a slide format.

The Pics are also in this folder.

 

[tropicalbob]

Terry, this is how you got me the last time. No, I won't look. I won't.

 

[tmitchell59]

Terry, this is how you got me the last time. No, I won't look. I won't.

Isn't it spectacular? Look at that lining? I don't have a good pic of the Sunrise Deco Talon Box. I'm getting a pile in you size. I was stunned when I saw it. I could not turn away. I just did a Video shot outside with my pre-war Black Jackets. The Sport Tog is in the mix. You're safe for now.

 

[tmitchell59]

No Fit pics, too small for me.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Credit of photos are the file names.


So Seattle Woolen Co is Filson, or the very first Filson, back before 1900s...

https://www.historylink.org/file/11150

Super interesting piece of clothing history in the PNW. Worth the 5minute read.

I couldn't get the name Seattle Woolen out of my head after seeing the unlined leather jacket from TMitchell. I've seen this name before, on a tag of an original cruiser jacket that later became what is now known as the Filson iconic cruiser.

So they made leather too, not surprised they basically outfitted the customers with whatever they needed to go up north.

Side interesting fact, had the Americans not agree to the Oregon Dispute the border wouldn't be held at the current 49 paralell, and I'd be paying American taxes instead of Canadian taxes...

Now I just need to get caught up on how pocahontas fits into the background story here... She was part of the American expansion team if I remember my history correctly... Another day...

 

[hieu]

Here's an interesting Seattle Woolen tag:

 

[tmitchell59]

Another Seattle Woolen label. Probably 1950s

 

[tmitchell59]

Pigskin or Boarhide, for the lady in your life

 

[tmitchell59]

40s Seattle Woolen Sport Togs

 

[jeo]

This jacket with no label was posted in the finds and deals thread earlier this month, I immediately recognized and jumped on it. Besides being super cool, I've seen this cuff design on many Seattle Woolen jackets. I also knew I've seen this exact jacket somewhere. I had to scour my picture archives but I finally found it. It's a Seattle Woolen.

Here is the same jacket with the Seattle Woolen Co. Sport Togs label. It also has the same lining as mine.

@tmitchell59 's Seattle Woolen jacket above and this one below that's been on eBay forever have the same cuff and back designs. They are also just very similar designs in general.

Do you this one could be a RP?

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@Mysteryo I believe your jacket is also a Seattle Woolen. Same cuffs, same back and all around a similar design. Mine is made of a delicate leather like yours which is most likely ponyskin and also has the union ticket inside the hand-warmer pocket just like yours.

 

[ragtime_joe]

Wow, incredible jacket. What size is it?

 

[jeo]

Wow, incredible jacket. What size is it?

Thanks. It’s a small, probably labeled a 38 in its day. The chest is 21” but it has a 21” back.

 

[Nacho]

Thanks. It’s a small, probably labeled a 38 in its day. The chest is 21” but it has a 21” back.

You’ve got this one from Washington on Etsy right, jeo? Man, that state always has sick leather jackets.

 

[jeo]

You’ve got this one from Washington on Etsy right, jeo? Man, that state always has sick leather jackets.

Yup!

 

[Nacho]

Yup!

Enjoy it man. It’s a beautiful jacket from an amazing maker.

 

[jeo]

This guy came in last week. I’m in love with those button tabs on the pockets. The pony horse on this guy is extremely thick. The seller sent me an article on the guy who’s name is in the jacket which is pretty cool.

 

[Will Zach]

This guy came in last week. I’m in love with those button tabs on the pockets. The pony horse on this guy is extremely thick. The seller sent me an article on the guy who’s name is in the jacket which is pretty cool.

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If Phillies had you on the roster, they would be drinking champagne, not Rangers. Another hit.

 

[Canuck Panda]

What a gem! Congrats.

This guy came in last week. I’m in love with those button tabs on the pockets. The pony horse on this guy is extremely thick. The seller sent me an article on the guy who’s name is in the jacket which is pretty cool.

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This looks like a great fitting pattern.

 

[Marc mndt]

'The Bon Marché' Seattle Woolen, similar to @jeo 's jacket.

 

[semolina_pilchard]

Adding my Seattle Woolen Sport Togs half belt to the other stunning jackets in this thread.