Dusters?

[Neil]

Something I have been looking for for a good long time: A high-quality duster coat. By which I do not mean those silly Aussie Outback things in cheap waxed cotton, but a good, well-made long coat in wool. (I know leather dusters exist, but I think that's a bit much).
Any thoughts?

nm

 

[Feraud]

I always thought dusters were meant to be a light weight garment to wear over existing clothes? Wouldn't a duster in wool be more of an overcoat? [huh]

 

[scotrace]

Not wool (wool?), but have a look at the J. Peterman duster.

 

[Akubra Man]

Civil War Watch Coat

The American Civil War Overcoats with shoulder capes were made of wool. Perhaps this is what you are referring to. Here is a photo and a link to a site that sells them. I have seen them for sale on other sites as well.

http://images.google.com/imgres?img...&hl=en&safe=off&rls=GFRC,GFRC:2006-51,GFRC:en

 

[Crane's]

Something I have been looking for for a good long time: A high-quality duster coat. By which I do not mean those silly Aussie Outback things in cheap waxed cotton, but a good, well-made long coat in wool. (I know leather dusters exist, but I think that's a bit much).
Any thoughts?

nm

The Aussie duster and Filson duster, both oiled cotton work extremely well for their intended purpose which is keeping the elements and such off of a rider on horseback. Neither garment is cheap unless of course you are comparing them to bespoke in which case there is no longer a comparison. In any case a duster is a work coat first and urban stylish second.

 

[Dinerman]

I thought the thing that made a duster a duster was that it was loosely cut and made of lightweight , but durable waxed cotton.

But is this like what you're looking for?
http://www.drysdales.com/Clearance/Mens/detail-1001-Schaefer-Mens-Wool-Duster.html

 

[Crane's]

I thought the thing that made a duster a duster was that it was loosely cut and made of lightweight , but durable waxed cotton.

But is this like what you're looking for?
http://www.drysdales.com/Clearance/Mens/detail-1001-Schaefer-Mens-Wool-Duster.html

Dusters were generally made from tightly woven cotton, a duck if you will. It's main purpose was to keep trail dust and grime off of you and your clothing. Waxing it made it fairly waterproof so it had the added bonus of protection in rain and wind.

 

[Jerekson]

Big duster fan here. My current favorite is an Outback Trading Co. full length oilskin that I got for a bargain from a friend.

I would reccomend Outback trading Co. They're a bit more classic looking than the Drizabones and more durable than all the rest.
Also, the capes on the Trade Co.'s are removable.

I can post a good picture if you'd like it...

I thought the thing that made a duster a duster was that it was loosely cut and made of lightweight , but durable waxed cotton.

Another distinction of the duster classification is a slit in the back for ease of horseback riding.

 

[Inusuit]

Try asking here...

http://sassnet.com/forums/

Either the SASS Wire or Classifieds. The Single Action Shooting Society is an organization that combines pre-1900 costumes with shooting competition. Suppliers to this group carry a full range of clothing, including dusters.

I think of a duster as a full-length lightweight cotton garment, not waterproofed. (Wouldn't that be a rainer? Sorry.) The duster was, as Feraud says, intended to protect clothing from the dust associated with travel on horseback and in an open carriage or automobile. A full length wool garment would probably be referred to as a greatcoat.

If that's the sort of coat you want, you might check some of the surplus-oriented catalogs or websites. These places often carry full length European military wool overcoats at very reasonable prices. You might want to replace buttons or have the garment dyed to get to where you want to go.

Here's one that would also require removal of the unit patches.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=490269

 

[DJS Press]

Anybody checked this out, or actually own one?

http://www.riverjunction.com/catalog/dusters/duster.html

Some of their products are imported, but some are actually made in USA, including the linen duster on this web page.

 

[gtdean48]

Dusters were generally made from tightly woven cotton, a duck if you will. It's main purpose was to keep trail dust and grime off of you and your clothing. Waxing it made it fairly waterproof so it had the added bonus of protection in rain and wind.

Right & a slicker or "fish" was used for rain. If you want true authentic looking slicker, these guys have a good product at a great price..
http://www.riverjunction.com/showcase/specialslicker.html
When I hear duster I think of the movie The Long Riders, about James & Younger brothers.

 

[gtdean48]

The American Civil War Overcoats with shoulder capes were made of wool. Perhaps this is what you are referring to. Here is a photo and a link to a site that sells them. I have seen them for sale on other sites as well.

Another name for Civil War Overcoat besides Watch Coat is Great Coat...

Lots of CW Sutlers sell them as well as uniform makers like C&D Jarnigan...

 

[miles_archer]

I've had a J Peterman duster for years and have enjoyed it but it is not what you'd call subtle. With a small gust of wind it flares and screams 'look at me I'm Jessie James' By the way there is a cool scene in the Spike Lee film Mo'Better Blues at the end where Denzel Washington is wearing a peterman-esque duster in the rain. Kinda reminds me of Rick at the airport.

 

[scotrace]

The Peterman coat "not subtle." That's perfect. I have to screw up the courage to wear it every time, usually only in a real downpour when you really do need to wear a tent. I like it though.