AeroFan_07
I'll Lock Up
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A few years back I was on a guided tour of the Iowa State Capital building. The host had us sit for a while & watch proceedings in the House of Representatives, in the public seating area (they were out of session, but she was making two points). She asked us, theseveral 6' + men & women in the crown how we felt after a few minuites in the cramped, wooden theatre chairs. "Not very comfortable" we all replied. That's when she indicated the average man in 1886 when the capital was completed was around 5' 4- 5' 7" tall. They also weighed around 120 - 150 lbs. hence, why these seats were planned as they were.
Of course - it's also quite possible that people will not stay & watch very long if the chairs are hard, uncomfortable & cramped as well, which may have also been the point.
Good point also of Peacoat's that most issued jackets in the 40's were to 18-20 year olds who were indeed not fully grown length or width as of yet.
Largely, vintage jackets do not work for me, 26" sleeve length at a minimum, but I am also very smell-aware and really dislike anything that smells smokey, musty, etc. So Reproductions are a much better option for me.
Of course - it's also quite possible that people will not stay & watch very long if the chairs are hard, uncomfortable & cramped as well, which may have also been the point.
Good point also of Peacoat's that most issued jackets in the 40's were to 18-20 year olds who were indeed not fully grown length or width as of yet.
Largely, vintage jackets do not work for me, 26" sleeve length at a minimum, but I am also very smell-aware and really dislike anything that smells smokey, musty, etc. So Reproductions are a much better option for me.
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