Want to buy or sell something? Check the
classifieds
New posts
Classifieds
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New articles
New media comments
New article comments
New resources
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Articles
New articles
New comments
Search articles
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
New media
New articles
New media comments
New article comments
New resources
Latest activity
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Change style
Contact us
Close Menu
The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more
here
.
Home
What's new
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Latest activity
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New articles
New article comments
New resources
Latest activity
BobHufford
reacted to
mayserwegener's post
in the thread
German & Austrian Hutmachers
with
Like
.
Wien Amtliches Telephonbuch 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975. 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979...
Oct 12, 2026
BobHufford
reacted to
mayserwegener's post
in the thread
German & Austrian Hutmachers
with
Like
.
"Collins Wien" started out as "Hutfabrik / Hat Factory J. Kollin" in 1949. Wien Amtliches Telephonbuch 1949. In 1952 it became known...
Oct 12, 2026
M
Morgenstern
reacted to
jchance's post
in the thread
California Sportswear Co. (CSC) aka Californian (1930s-1950s) thread
with
Like
.
More Sears Hercules “styled / made in California” label, wool lining:
Oct 12, 2026
M
Morgenstern
reacted to
jchance's post
in the thread
California Sportswear Co. (CSC) aka Californian (1930s-1950s) thread
with
Like
.
MW “Western Made” HH: MW “Western Made” cowhide:
Oct 12, 2026
M
Morgenstern
reacted to
jchance's post
in the thread
California Sportswear Co. (CSC) aka Californian (1930s-1950s) thread
with
Like
.
Unlabeled 1950s, main zipper replaced, belt cut off: Unlabeled, different lining, no belt or belt loops:
Oct 12, 2026
M
Morgenstern
reacted to
jchance's post
in the thread
California Sportswear Co. (CSC) aka Californian (1930s-1950s) thread
with
Like
.
goat:
Oct 12, 2026
M
Morgenstern
reacted to
jchance's post
in the thread
California Sportswear Co. (CSC) aka Californian (1930s-1950s) thread
with
Like
.
MW “styled / made in California” label, c.1950s half-belt. Sears has a similar jacket, c. 1947 made in California. sold for $1300:
Oct 12, 2026
M
Morgenstern
reacted to
jchance's post
in the thread
California Sportswear Co. (CSC) aka Californian (1930s-1950s) thread
with
Like
.
1940s “styled and made in California” Montgomery Ward HH label: 1950s:
Oct 12, 2026
M
Morgenstern
reacted to
jchance's post
in the thread
California Sportswear Co. (CSC) aka Californian (1930s-1950s) thread
with
Like
.
CHP straight-zip, 1950s HH, straight back kidney panel: chrome-tanned steer, with no badge holder:
Oct 12, 2026
M
Morgenstern
reacted to
jchance's post
in the thread
California Sportswear Co. (CSC) aka Californian (1930s-1950s) thread
with
Like
.
Wool sleeves, back, and collar, c. 1949: Same jacket, CSC for Sears Hercules:
Oct 12, 2026
M
Morgenstern
reacted to
jchance's post
in the thread
California Sportswear Co. (CSC) aka Californian (1930s-1950s) thread
with
Like
.
Bill Kelso reproduces this style and calls it Surrogate by California. Bruce Willis who wore it in the 2009 film “Surrogates” (and still...
Oct 12, 2026
M
Morgenstern
reacted to
jchance's post
in the thread
California Sportswear Co. (CSC) aka Californian (1930s-1950s) thread
with
Like
.
1938 goat:
Oct 12, 2026
M
Morgenstern
reacted to
jchance's post
in the thread
California Sportswear Co. (CSC) aka Californian (1930s-1950s) thread
with
Like
.
Edit: as noted later in the thread, this style was made by LA Sportogs. CSC has its own variant of this style, as shown later in the...
Oct 12, 2026
M
Morgenstern
reacted to
jchance's post
in the thread
California Sportswear Co. (CSC) aka Californian (1930s-1950s) thread
with
Like
.
All Sears Hercules with “styled/made in California” label were made by CSC. Braided: Wool lining:
Oct 12, 2026
M
Morgenstern
reacted to
jchance's post
in the thread
California Sportswear Co. (CSC) aka Californian (1930s-1950s) thread
with
Like
.
This is thread started on 1950s or earlier California Sportswear Co. (CSC) aka Californian of Los Angeles. CSC was a prolific maker of...
Oct 12, 2026
Log in
Your name or email address
Password
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Log in
Don't have an account?
Register now
Members online
Tom71
glee10543
X-ray
Doctor Strange
barnabus
Highwayman64
Polypeptide
Daniele Tanto
coolhandluke_7
fang42
drmaxtejeda
Mankohouse
Pellie
glossypete
hardlyworkingman
onstar
DustyRoadRambler
John Lever
419 Moose
iknowleather
lucyismylady
wlsn
Kunja
X83
s4rmark
JHCHO
Hwy5076
JonSher
belfastboy
slade
Vermy
humanbean
Ticklishchap
Bankshot
Webguy
Altiori
Tomwiththeweather
... and 5 more.
Forum statistics
Threads
115,585
Messages
3,196,558
Members
59,212
Latest member
IonutC
Home
What's new
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top