Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

[jeo]

Just found this label in a Windward made by Roughwear.

I have discovered another tag used by Roughwear on catalog labeled jackets. It identifies RW as a maker for a variety of Hercules jackets c.1950s.
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Yup, there was no question as far as I was concerned that it is a RW.

 

[Canuck Panda]

not a jacket, but cool little leather helmet

 

[tmitchell59]

This is in my "no sell jackets" closet, the finest leather and a fit to match, Sierra Sportswear-Styled and made in California. I was looking at the "gathered sides". They make this jacket fit. I've always been curious when and why...know I think I stumbled on the answer.

I have seen identical jackets with each system. Why?

I believe the answer; Wartime metal shortages!!! At least for some time.

This is one of the finest jackets I have owned.

 

[Canuck Panda]

I think so too. Though not as scarce as Europe but first priorities went to war efforts for sure. Sierra was another interesting brand, lots of photos of their jackets in the Tanaka book. Do you think they were the maker or just the brand selling?

 

[tmitchell59]

It seems all these gathered side jackets also have a 40s zipper. Makes sense for war shortage other than a change in style. I believe it was short lived.

I have had some recent discussion about Sierra. They were Styled and made in California, so that is a focus. No listing in SF city directory for Sierra Sportswear, of course CA is more than SF bay area.

The leather is the quality seen in bay area jackets. Fine, rich horsehide. I have been on both sides; maker and label. They don't have the look of other makers, a bit different. If they were a label I can not identify the maker.

The Sierra jackets included MC jackets and a typical range of civilian jackets.

 

[JMax]

It seems all these gathered side jackets also have a 40s zipper. Makes sense for war shortage other than a change in style. I believe it was short lived.

I have had some recent discussion about Sierra. They were Styled and made in California, so that is a focus. No listing in SF city directory for Sierra Sportswear, of course CA is more than SF bay area.

The leather is the quality seen in bay area jackets. Fine, rich horsehide. I have been on both sides; maker and label. They don't have the look of other makers, a bit different. If they were a label I can not identify the maker.

The Sierra jackets included MC jackets and a typical range of civilian jackets.

A Sierra MC jacket has been on my shortlist of must haves for a while. Beautiful hides.

 

[Marc mndt]

Did I post these pics here already?

 

[JMax]

Did I post these pics here already?

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Sure, rub it in. Lol. That’s a beauty.

 

[Nacho]

Did I post these pics here already?

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Love the extra zipped compartment on left side of the back. Probably for the passenger sitting behind. Interesting that they didn't make two like the Buco J24.

 

[tmitchell59]

Did I post these pics here already?

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Such a beauty! This jacket alone is why people pursue and buy Vintage leather jackets.

 

[tmitchell59]

Sure, rub it in. Lol. That’s a beauty.

Is there quilt lining in the sleeves too? Is the quilted lining similar to other jackets you own?

 

[JMax]

Is there quilt lining in the sleeves too? Is the quilted lining similar to other jackets you own?

@Marc mndt

TM, I pinged Marc to answer the question. Unfortunately the jacket isn’t mine.

 

[Marc mndt]

Is there quilt lining in the sleeves too? Is the quilted lining similar to other jackets you own?

Same nylon as for the body but no quilting.

The material is similar to other jackets of the era but the stitch pattern is slightly different.

 

[tmitchell59]

Same nylon as for the body but no quilting.

The material is similar to other jackets of the era but the stitch pattern is slightly different.

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Thank you.

 

[tmitchell59]

@Marc mndt

TM, I pinged Marc to answer the question. Unfortunately the jacket isn’t mine.

Thanks for getting me straight!

 

[JMax]

Thanks for getting me straight!

I think I did handle Marc’s Sierra prior to shipping it over to him. I’ve sent a couple/few so not 100% sure. All have been spectacular jackets though.

 

[Marc mndt]

I think I did handle Marc’s Sierra prior to shipping it over to him. I’ve sent a couple/few so not 100% sure. All have been spectacular jackets though.

This Sierra came from France but you did spot the listing on eBay.

 

[tmitchell59]

Montgomery Wards-Fall, Winter 1926-1927

Get your order in for Christmas Delivery! HO! HO! HO!

 

[tmitchell59]

 

[tmitchell59]