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Rogue Territory Supply Jacket:
Did the extra button hole serve a function historically? Button on a towel, or to hold a tool on a string with a button?
Rogue Territory Supply Jacket:
It's for your pocket watch chain.
^ Thats my understanding. Completely unnecessary today. Nevertheless, I have several shirts, and a few jackets, that have the extra hole.
Vanson T3
That is my Favorite. You should be the poster boy for that jacket. That little shirt collar just tears it up. did it come stock with those leather Pulls? that was made for you.
That jacket looks awesome
The pocket watch, chain and fob were always worn on the waistcoat (vest), which had pockets designed for them, never on the coat. The extra buttonhole on the coat was for a monocle or pince-nez chain or cord. I have no idea what it would be doing on a work coat like this, though... maybe earbud wires .Did the extra button hole serve a function historically? Button on a towel, or to hold a tool on a string with a button?
Yes as already mentioned it was for a watch chain. Wristwatches were considered as luxury items in the early 20th century & would also be easily damaged doing manual work & so working clothing often had options to carry pocketwatches, which were more pratical. Today of course it is just a token feature much like the little 5th pocket (inside the right front pocket) in jeans which was also originally to carry a pocketwatch when waistcoats went out of fashion..Did the extra button hole serve a function historically? Button on a towel, or to hold a tool on a string with a button?
Thank you, Mendel! Model B is a great jacket indeed, but you already know that.^Looking great there, buddy. Jacket is a cracker and those surroundings are incredible. Wish I rode a motorcycle.
Thanks for posting some beautiful scenery - I love old abandoned structures - they remind me of ghosts in a way. Very nice way of integrating yourself into the picture as an observer. Of course the jacket is the real star!