I just recently picked up this jacket and was wondering if anyone had any information on the label. To me the jacket seems to have been made by Monarch given the pattern, buckles and French seams. I’ve never heard of “Howard Sport Apparel”. I know there was a men’s store in New York in the 30’s...
The jacket lettered C in the 1952 ad reminds me of the jacket below. It also looks to have an orange rayon lining. This jacket also has the “Styled and Made in California” label
Here’s another example, Terry I believe you had this Hercules at one point. It has the “Styled and Made in California” label.
This is a California Sportwear and although it’s steerhide instead of cowhide, it is the same pattern.
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Terry - Here’s one example, I can send you others tomorrow, first picture is the label that was in the jacket below it. The rear design of the two jackets is identical and must be from the same maker. The front is slightly differently in pocket flap shape.
Terry - I was always under the impression the “Styled and Made in California” label used by both Montgomery Ward and Sears were made by California Sportwear. I’ve had several examples of jackets with the California Sportwear label and other jackets from with Montgomery Ward or Sears with the...
I think “Original Hercules” comes from the fact that Aero has their other style that had the name “Hercules” . Just a guess.
Probably should update this thread since Good Wear has a new pattern more faithful to the original. My Good Wear Hercules above.
Looks like an original “Good Wear Ventura”
for sale on EBay
pockets are a little different
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/392635002841
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