Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

[jeo]

30’s grommet Talon zip front, knit waist Admiral Byrd

 

[jeo]

There are probably vintage jackets we will never see, gone. I have never seen a jacket like this. Read the description. It is reversible. I have a couple of reversible jackets, neither this old. This image is from the 1930 catalog, despite the use of the zipper none are advertised in the Sears catalog until 1933 and on limited models.

This style of jacket was very popular during this era often referred to as a "blouse".

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In 1931 they show in the inside of the reversable jacket.

1931 Sears catalog

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Here’s a super rare reversible snap button front Cossack style jacket that belonged to a friend. I took the second picture of the buttons but I forgot to take pics of the front and back and reversed. I’ll ask for him for more.

If I remember correctly, it has French seaming and a one piece back which along with the look of it made me think possibly Albert Richard by Fried Osterman.

Early Carr snap buttons. Note that it doesn’t say United Carr and says Boston.

Very cool elk suede and wool reversible jacket.

 

[jeo]

There are probably vintage jackets we will never see, gone. I have never seen a jacket like this. Read the description. It is reversible. I have a couple of reversible jackets, neither this old. This image is from the 1930 catalog, despite the use of the zipper none are advertised in the Sears catalog until 1933 and on limited models.

This style of jacket was very popular during this era often referred to as a "blouse".

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This is the jacket referred to in the above image. Note chrome tanned leather specified and front quarter. Another one I've never seen. Note: this was available as a size 48!

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Similar to the car coat in the catalog with the inner vest but not exactly the same. I have pictures of others, I just need to find them lol

In the meantime here are some rare car coats to look at.


Everwarm with one of my favorite labels.

Duluth Woolen Co.

Early Monarch

 

[jeo]

Super rare 20’s car coat. The horsehide script on the leather label is similar to Rough Wear. Note that is says “Fore Quarter” and not front quarter.

Early California Sportswear

Uber duber rare 20’s JC Penney with what must be the first “Sterling” label. Note that it says Sterling Work Clothes. The later label reads Sterling Outdoor Clothing.

 

[PeterRocco]

Wow, the contrasting lapels, plaid lining, half belt…whew…what a beautiful jacket.

There are probably vintage jackets we will never see, gone. I have never seen a jacket like this. Read the description. It is reversible. I have a couple of reversible jackets, neither this old. This image is from the 1930 catalog, despite the use of the zipper none are advertised in the Sears catalog until 1933 and on limited models.

This style of jacket was very popular during this era often referred to as a "blouse".

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What I beautiful jacket.

 

[PeterRocco]

30’s grommet Talon zip front, knit waist Admiral Byrd

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Beautiful Jacket.

 

[jeo]

I’ll ask for him for more.

 

[photo2u]

This Californian was probably labeled a Pony hide in the late 30s. Has a grommet zipper assembly. It was old jacket when the movie was made, perhaps from the costume depth. Amazing to me the old, fragile capeskin survived the movie.


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Love your jacket, T. I have seen samples of that cape skin used with the jacket. A Ralph Lauren follower on Instagram has one in mint condition. I will post images when I find them. I also had a close up in color image of Kurt wear it at the statute of liberty. As you know, that movie was revolutionary because of the quality of the production in a shoe string budget. Currently, I have a very nice car coat type Californian on that hide. Additionally, the lining on the original jacket was a light brown satin silky finish. Which is also present on my car coat. You can see the jacket's lining of the original when Kurt takes his jacket off as he takes an injection to the neck. I am thinking of doing one my self if I ever get my hands on an original. So if anyone sees one for sale, let me know!