Is that pigskin?Sport Togs - Seattle Woolen Co
(mid 30’s) Napa Leather ‘washable’
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Is that pigskin?Sport Togs - Seattle Woolen Co
(mid 30’s) Napa Leather ‘washable’
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BorhideIs that pigskin?
It’s Freddy Krueger’s sack-hideIs that pigskin?
Yup, it ain't the toughest, the best or the most beautiful. That's why we only use it for linings in shoemaking.I love bacon, ham and pork chops. Pigskin jackets however, should be destroyed and we should never, never ever, speak of them at any point in the future. Absolutely horrendous hide. Worst leather ever.
Not really, there are pigskin shoes.Yup, it ain't the toughest, the best or the most beautiful. That's why we only use it for linings in shoemaking.
Horned, hairy pig…still a pig. Not everything from the past was good. Pigskin jackets are a perfect example. I know that there are contemporary examples, mainly cheap pig suede.Not really, there are pigskin shoes.
Also I would recon that Boars being as tough as they are their leather would be too.
I don’t doubt it. But for the last 7 years working in the shoe repair industry, I’ve never seen one coming to our shop. And we’re dealing with people from all walks of life.Not really, there are pigskin shoes.
Also I would recon that Boars being as tough as they are their leather would be too.
Dang man. I got goosebumps just by looking at that hide.Horned, hairy pig…still a pig. Not everything from the past was good. Pigskin jackets are a perfect example. I know that there are contemporary examples, mainly cheap pig suede.
Here’s a presumably vintage cloth and pig HB. Just look at that “leather”. People want to gripe about about Vanson’s pore rich modern comp weight….how about this nausea inducing, grotesque, pock marked mess:
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Zoom in. I dare you. You can almost smell this hide through the photos.
Nu-Grain leather line, 1933-34..Walrus like grain! Walrus grain!!
eww!!
Like wearing a giant ball sack.
GOTDAMN! C’mon now.Nu-Grain leather line, 1933-34..Walrus like grain! Walrus grain!!
eww!!
Like wearing a giant ball sack.
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@ton312 was that the one in grailed?Here’s one you don’t see everyday. Jansha tanning company, rough out suede Halfbelt. The company was founded in 1932 according to their site. They are still in biz as of today, albeit under a different name:
https://www.quilcedaleather.com/about
I’ve seen the label before, mainly hippie, boho fringed jackets. This particular jacket has all the hallmarks of a typical 50’s era HB. Very hairy suede and surprisingly thick!
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The false action back is an interesting design choice. I like it. It fits well and like most suede jackets just melts over the shoulders.
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It was! Thanks to @Marc mndt it found its way to Chicago!
Love it!! Nice fit too.Here’s one you don’t see everyday. Jansha tanning company, rough out suede Halfbelt. The company was founded in 1932 according to their site. They are still in biz as of today, albeit under a different name:
https://www.quilcedaleather.com/about
I’ve seen the label before, mainly hippie, boho fringed jackets. This particular jacket has all the hallmarks of a typical 50’s era HB. Very hairy suede and surprisingly thick!
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The false action back is an interesting design choice. I like it. It fits well and like most suede jackets just melts over the shoulders.
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While I haven't taken the time to scroll down thru all the replies, I will not be surprised with a finding that suggests that, those leather jackets and coats may have eminated with military contracts, considering early aviators and the like. A suggestion and observation. I had an Uncle Stanley who was just that chap......an aviator during WWIMight be tough to find as those early leather jackets often were used for everything, work wear and social use alike. Maybe those really early wool and leather railcoats would be an example of something a bit more intentionally work oriented?